UA Announces Road Closures, Traffic Impacts Ahead Of Morgan Wallen Concert

Tuscaloosa residents advised to plan ahead for concert-related traffic disruptions.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:21pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a concert ticket or backstage pass icon repeated in a tight grid pattern, capturing the energy and excitement of the upcoming Morgan Wallen concert at the University of Alabama.The University of Alabama's extensive traffic management plan aims to keep concertgoers and residents moving smoothly during the highly anticipated Morgan Wallen performance.Tuscaloosa Today

The University of Alabama has announced a series of road closures and traffic changes ahead of Saturday's sold-out Morgan Wallen concert at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Some closures are already in effect due to early concert activity, with a broader wave of closures taking effect on Saturday at noon impacting several main corridors surrounding the stadium.

Why it matters

The highly anticipated Morgan Wallen concert is expected to draw large crowds to the Tuscaloosa area, necessitating extensive traffic and road management by the University of Alabama to ensure public safety and smooth event operations.

The details

University officials said some closures were already in effect Friday due to heavy foot and vehicle traffic tied to early concert activity, including merchandise sales along Wallace Wade Avenue. Beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, Bryant Drive will also close from Colonial Drive to 11th Avenue. A broader wave of closures will take effect Saturday at noon, impacting several of the main corridors surrounding the stadium, including University Boulevard, Wallace Wade Avenue, Colonial Drive, 6th Avenue, Bryant Drive, and portions of 6th Street, 8th Street and 10th Avenue near Tutwiler Hall.

  • Some closures were already in effect on Friday due to early concert activity.
  • Beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, Bryant Drive will close from Colonial Drive to 11th Avenue.
  • A broader wave of closures will take effect on Saturday at noon.

The players

University of Alabama

The public research university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, which is hosting the Morgan Wallen concert at its Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Morgan Wallen

The American country music singer-songwriter who is performing the sold-out concert at the University of Alabama.

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What’s next

University officials are advising concertgoers and residents to follow posted detour signs, allow extra travel time, and consider alternate routes when navigating the campus area during the concert weekend.

The takeaway

The University of Alabama is taking extensive measures to manage the traffic and road closures around the highly anticipated Morgan Wallen concert, underscoring the significant impact such a major event can have on a local community and the importance of advance planning and communication to mitigate disruptions.