Traffic Alert: Rose Bowl Closure for Autism Speaks Walk Saturday

Tens of thousands are expected to gather at the Rose Bowl Saturday for the 11^th Annual Walk Now for Autism Speaks family fun walk and those driving in the area should expect traffic delays and detours, the Pasadena Police Department announced Friday.

A full Bowl closure will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“Organizers met briefly with police hours after the Boston tragedy to reevaluate safety plans for the event and beefed up security measures with a few ‘minor tweaks,’” Pasadena police Lt. Randall Taylor, who heads the department’s event planning section and counter-terrorism unit, told the Pasadena Sun.

A Pasadena Unity Run to show solidarity with Boston runners is happening Sunday at the Rose Bowl.

Residents with questions or concerns during the Autism Speaks event should call 626-397-4141.

Are you going to the Autism Speaks walk or do you plan to be in the Rose Bowl area Saturday?