If you have passed by the coast where Hwy. 59 meets the beach in Gulf Shores or if you live in the vicinity, you probably already know that traffic modifications are in place ahead of Hangout Music Festival 2024, which will kick off Friday and go through Sunday on a .4-mile stretch of the beach.

Here are the following traffic flow modifications related to the festival:

Monday, May 13

• 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.

• 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 use the traffic flow map and directional signage posted in these areas indicating proper traffic flow during this time.

Monday, May 20

• At 6 a.m., Hwy. 59 and Hwy. 182/Beach Blvd. will temporarily reopen to allow for exiting traffic to flow north on Hwy. 59.

Tuesday, May 21

• All normal traffic conditions resume.

Thursday, May 23

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

“We apologize for the inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience as we work to balance the needs of our residents and the wonderful event opportunities we are fortunate to host in our community,” the city states in a press release about the temporary changes. “We would like to remind our residents and guests of the ample beach parking and access points still accessible during this time.”

Beach parking that will remain open includes:

• W. 4th St.
• W. 5th St.
• W. 6th St.
• W. 10th St.
• W. 12th St.
• W. 13th St.
• Little Lagoon Pass
• Gulf State Park