Well, spring is finally here. How do we know? The Red Sox are playing! The home opener is Tuesday, April 10. They will face Seattle at Fenway Park at 2:05 PM. There are a few things to know before you head to the game, and even if you’re not, you might find yourself in game-related traffic before and after.

Here’s what we expect traffic-wise. Anytime after 11 AM or so, we begin to see increasing volume along Storrow Drive and Soldier’s Field Road. Storrow Drive Westbound traffic approaching the Fenway/Kenmore exit will be back to Leverett Circle, while delays on Soldiers Field Road Eastbound will stretch back to Western Ave. Also, the Pike will be heavy around the Allston/Brighton Tolls approaching Western Ave. and River St., and the Mass. Avenue Bridge will be slow from Cambridge to Boston. The Leverett Connector Inbound will be jammed, too.

Your best bet as always is to take the MBTA to the game. The T says in order to save time and avoid long lines, add value to your Charlie Card of Charlie Ticket in advance of game day.

Here’s the closest stops to Fenway Park:

Green Line: Travel to the Kenmore station from the B, C, or D branches, or the Fenway station on the D branch. Remember, outbound fares are now collected on the Green Line.

Orange Line: Take the Ruggles Station Shuttle to Fenway. You can also access the Ruggles Station from the Providence/Stoughton or Needham/Franklin Commuter Rail Line.