Everything you need to know before the Beyonce’ and Jay-Z Concert

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — If you plan on driving in or around the Williams Brice Stadium in the next few days you could find yourself taking an alternate route. According to the Columbia Police Department, roads have been blocked as crews prepare for the On The Run II tour, featuring Beyonce and Jay-Z.

Road Closures

Road closures began today (Friday August 17th) and will continue through next Wednesday. George Rogers Boulevard is closed now through eight in the evening today.

CPD says they will be in the area conducting traffic control to help SCDOT with these roads closures between Bluff and Key Road along George Rogers Boulevard.

You can expect to see heavy traffic congestion in this area through the concert date , which is set for next Tuesday August 21st.

Below are the dates and times provided by the Columbia Police Department for road closures you will need to know.

(courtesy: CPD)

School Closures

Richland School District One announced plans for early dismissal of 6 of their schools that run in and around Williams Brice Stadium to avoid school buses from getting stuck in the heavy traffic expected on the day of the Concert. The School affected are listed below.

  • Dreher High School
  • Olympia Learning Center
  • A.C. Moore
  • Rosewood
  • South Kilbourne Elementary School
  • Hand Middle School

All other schools in that district will dismiss at their regular time.

What NOT to bring into the Stadium for the Concert

While bags are not encouraged, the following outlines the bags that are permitted:

  • Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″ — A logo no larger than 4.5″ x 3.4″ can be displayed on one side of a permissible clear bag.
  • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
  • Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″ — approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap
  • Medically necessary items (after proper inspection at specified gates)

Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to:

  • Purses larger than a clutch bag
  • Briefcases
  • Backpacks
  • Fanny packs
  • Cinch/Drawstring bags
  • Luggage of any kind
  • Computer bags
  • Diaper bags
  • Binocular cases
  • Camera bags
  • Non-approved seat cushions, which include large traditional seat cushions that have pockets, zippers, compartments or covers

This policy is specific to bags and is not an all-inclusive list of items that are prohibited. A complete list of prohibited items is available here.

Shuttle Services Offered/Parking

The Comet is helping those of you going to the concert get to and from the show a little easier. We’ve added a link for you below.

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