If you live or work in Gulf Shores or are visiting over the next couple weeks, you will likely be impacted by Hangout Music Festival whether you attend or make other weekend plans.

The City of Gulf Shores announced road closures, beach closures and traffic flow modifications related to the festival, which will take the stage May 19-21.

Monday, May 8

• East Gulf Place parking lot “Resident Parking” closed through Thursday, May 25

Monday, May 15

• Public beach access at Gulf Place closes

Tuesday, May 16

• 4 a.m. – Hwy. 59 south of W. 1st Ave. and Hwy. 182/Beach Blvd. between W. 2nd St. and E. 2nd St. will be closed to all vehicular/pedestrian traffic
• Access to West Beach: Available through Windmill Ridge Road (preferred), W. 1st Ave. to W. 3rd St. or by taking W. 2nd Ave.
• Access to Orange Beach: Available through the Gulf State Park, Canal Road or by taking E. 1st Ave. to E. 2nd St., E. 3rd St. or E. 4th St.

4 a.m. - Traffic flow on E. 1st Ave. and E. 2nd Ave. will be modified to a one-way-only route to help accommodate heavy pedestrian traffic. Two-way traffic flow on E. 1st St., E. 2nd St., E. 3rd St., and E. 4th St. will remain. The public is advised to utilize the traffic flow map and directional signage posted in these areas indicating proper traffic flow during this time.

Monday, May 22

• 6 a.m. - Hwy 59. and Hwy. 182/Beach Blvd. will temporarily reopen to allow for exiting traffic until noon

Tuesday, May 23

• Normal traffic conditions resume

Thursday, May 25

• All public beach parking and access points will return to normal use

Public beach access

Public beach access points at W. 4th St., W. 5th St., W. 6th St., W. 10th St., W. 12th St., W 13th St., Little Lagoon Pass, and the Gulf State Park will remain open throughout the festival. All residents and visitors are encouraged to use these public beach access points during this time.