Taylor Swift Concert Street Closures
Jun 27, 2023
CINCINNATI, OH – Cincinnati is thrilled to welcome Taylor Swift to our city where she will be performing two shows on Friday, June 30 and Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Paycor Stadium. In order to accommodate this event and safely manage the crowds, the following closures will be implemented Friday, June 30 and Saturday, July 1, 2023 at the times listed below::
- Second Street Sidewalk- south side sidewalk closed between Elm Street and the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge from 12PM until 1AM
- Elm Street- closed south of Second Street from 12PM until 1AM
- Freedom Way- closed between Elm Street and Marian Spencer Way from 12PM until 1AM (Closed from Rosa Parks to Marian Spencer at 10AM for pre- party)
- Race Street- closed south of Third Street from 330PM until 1AM
- Rosa Parks Street- closed south of Second Street from 12PM until 1AM
- Marian Spencer Way- closed south of Second Street from 10AM until 1AM
- Joe Nuxhall Way- closed south of Second Street after the start of the game
The concert exit will be handled similar to an exit from a Bengals game and will be put in place by 10PM:
- Central Avenue- southbound closed south of Seventh Street
- Third Street- eastbound closed east of Clay Wade Bailey Bridge
- Walnut Street- closed south of Third Street
- Gest Street- southbound closed south of Third Street
Other reminders:
- TANK will be implementing the Transit Center
- Uber/ Lyft drop-offs and pickups will be handled through the paved rideshare lot on the north side of Mehring between Rose Street and Smith Street
- Personal pickups and drop-offs may use the north curb lane of Second Street, from Elm Street to Walnut Street, or the south curb lane of Mehring Way, from Central Avenue to Gest Street to drop-off and/or pick up passengers. These areas are not intended for Uber/ Lyft or parking.
CPD officers will be on site to help maintain safety for pedestrians and motorists. Motorists are advised to use caution around the site and to seek alternate routes if possible.