Savannah Announces Downtown Road Closures for Crush Reloaded Event
The City of Savannah will implement targeted downtown road closures ahead of a busy weekend. Officials expect visitors to gather near City Market while Crush Reloaded takes place on Tybee Island.
Major Special Event designation
City leaders designated April 17-19 as a Major Special Event. That status allows for an increased law enforcement presence and extra crowd management measures.
Street closures scheduled
Closures will run from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. Friday into Saturday. The same hours apply from 6 p.m. Saturday into 4 a.m. Sunday.
- St. Julian Street from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to Montgomery Street (west side of Franklin Square)
- Montgomery Street from Broughton Street to Bryan Street
- Jefferson Street from Broughton Street to Bryan Street
- Barnard Street from Broughton Street to Bryan Street
- Congress Street from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to Whitaker Street
- St. Julian Street from Whitaker Street to Bull Street (west side of Johnson Square)
Parking restrictions
No-parking rules begin at noon Friday and continue through 4 a.m. Sunday. Vehicles left in restricted zones may be towed.
- Congress Street from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to Bull Street
- St. Julian Street from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to Montgomery Street
- St. Julian Street from Whitaker Street to Bull Street
The Ellis Square/Barnard Street exit of the Whitaker Street Garage will be closed during the street-closure hours.
Rideshare pickup and police operations
Johnson Square will serve as the official rideshare pickup and drop-off point. This applies from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Officers will be stationed in the area. They may allow some drivers to leave barricaded streets before towing begins.
Advice for residents and visitors
Officials advise expecting traffic delays and to allow extra travel time downtown. Plan routes in advance and follow posted signs and officer directions.
Filmogaz.com shared these details as city authorities prepared for the Crush Reloaded event. Savannah downtown road closures are in place to enhance public safety.
