McCalla, Ala. — Luke Bryan’s “Farm Tour 2015” stop in McCalla is clogging up the works of the rural town, which is expected to be packed with the country star’s fans, even causing the town’s schools to release their students a few hours early Thursday.
As the name of the tour states, Luke Bryan’s Farm Tour moves his country music from the amphitheater to the farm. Bryan’s tour stop in Alabama at the 250-acre Twin Creeks Farm on Old Tuscaloosa Highway in McCalla is expecting 15,000 fans.
Luke Bryan’s tour stop in Lexington, Ky. this week experienced similarly severe traffic conditions, with some concert-goers sitting in traffic for over 4 hours. Bryan ultimately didn’t take the stage until close to 10 p.m., tweeting that he was waiting on his fans.
Hey guys we know traffic is backed up. Please be patient. We're waiting on ya
— Luke Bryan (@LukeBryanOnline) October 6, 2015
The city of McCalla is aiming to be proactive in their attempt to prepare for the traffic conditions. Law enforcement says heavy traffic flow could begin as early as noon, and traffic is expected to impact Old Tuscaloosa Highway, Eastern Valley Road and other roads in the area. In addition, Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies will be posted at Exit 1 on I-459 and exits 104 and 100 on I-20/59 and will direct traffic along the route.
McAdory elementary, middle and high schools are releasing their students early because of the concert. Not to mention, neighbors to the farm have been blocking off their yards with no parking signs.
The Luke Bryan Farm Tour concert begins at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 5 and parking starting at 2 p.m. Bryan is known to bring friends with him for his farm tours, and this year Sam Hunt, Chris Janson, Chancie Neal and DJ Rock will be at the show.
The tickets for the show are $47 for general admission, and each ticket includes a code to receive a copy of Luke Bryan’s new album “Kill the Lights.” Also, a portion of the proceeds from the tour go to students from a farming family within the communities the tour plays for local college scholarships.
For more information, visit www.lukebryan.com.
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