The Huge Oversight After Super Bowl LX No One Is Talking About

I just got back from Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara. Everyone’s talking about the Seahawks’ win, but there’s a massive story from after the game that’s barely being discussed.

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After the game, roads around Levi’s Stadium were closed for security and crowd control. Multiple major surface streets and access routes, including Tasman Drive and Great America Parkway, were fully shut down for days around the event, and even pedestrian access was restricted in several areas. This forced many fans to walk miles just to reach a rideshare or public transit option after the game.

Exit from Super Bowl 60 Caused Miles and Miles of Fan Frustration

Long before the game ended, traffic on nearby freeways like Highway 237 was gridlocked for hours. Some fans gave up on Uber or Lyft rideshares altogether and started walking along the shoulder of the freeway to get closer to the stadium, hours before kickoff.

For rideshares after the game, the nightmare was even worse. Uber and Lyft vehicles could not access the main designated pickup zone because of traffic closures and security staging areas. Surge pricing skyrocketed, with ride estimates jumping well past $200, but then most were canceled, leaving people stranded. Thousands of fans, both old and young, were stuck, frustrated, and waiting in the cold.

I saw it all firsthand, elderly fans trying to navigate long walks, families juggling kids, and groups just trying to find any safe way out of the closed-off areas. I even ended up helping several people navigate alternative routes with Google Maps, and then started walking out myself. I walked almost 2 miles until someone I knew spotted me walking on the side of the road and offered me a ride back to my rental.

What This Means for Future Super Bowls

Getting into the game was fine, but the post-game chaos shows how unprepared the city was. I had one person say this is normal for the end of a Super Bowl, and has experienced it multiple times in different cities. Massive events don’t just start big; they end big, too. And for too many fans, this one ended in a long, cold, and frustrating “walk” home.

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