Golden Gate Bridge Restrictions in Place for Super Bowl

The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the world’s iconic symbols - immediately identifiable as San Francisco.

Unfortunately, sometimes it is loved too much.

At Christmas time, visitors trying to reach Vista Point and the Welcome Center backed up traffic. To prevent that from happening again, the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District decided to restrict access.

For Everything Super Bowl -- Traffic, Street Closures and More -- Sign Up for Our Daily Newsletter and Breaking News Alerts

From Friday, Jan. 29 - Sunday, Feb. 7 no personal vehicles will be allowed to park at the Welcome Center or Vista Point lots between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Visitors can still access one of the world’s great view by taking a tour bus, corporate shuttle, taxi or ride-sharing service.

Electronic signs will warn drivers about the restrictions.

“The Super Bowl is an opportunity to show off our world class sights and transportation,” says Denis Mulligan, General Manager & CEO of the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District. “We’re looking forward to welcoming visitors from around the globe, while keeping our local residents moving across the Bay by bridge, ferry, and bus.”

Golden Gate Ferry will enhance service between Marin and San Francisco to accommodate visitors.

More Super Bowl coverage on Patch:

• San Francisco Upgrades Free Wi-Fi Ahead of Super Bowl
• CHP Launches Super Bowl Traffic Website
• Super Bowl 50: Dublin Band Boosters Working Concessions
• De La Salle Pulling For Alum TJ Ward
• 5 Things You May Not Know About Super Bowl 50
• Enterprising East Bay Resident Offers Unique Super Bowl 50 Lodging, In A Treehouse
• San Francisco Street Closures for Super Bowl 50
  
• Super Bowl: Safety, Traffic, Weather, Emergency Alerts Available by Text
• Who Is Playing At Halftime Of The Super Bowl 50?
• What Time Is Super Bowl 50? And Everything Else You Need To Know