ROSKILDE, DENMARK – JULY 5: Dave Grohl performs with Foo Fighters at Roskilde Festival 2024 on July 5, 2024 in Roskilde, Denmark. (Photo by Rune Hellestad – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
Bridgeport is gearing up for the Soundside music festival later this month.
Tens of thousands are expected to attend the two-day festival at Seaside Park on Saturday, Sept. 28 and Sunday, Sept. 29.
Acts at Soundside include Foo Fighters, Noah Kahan, Goo Goo Dolls, Boys II Men, Norah Jones, Grace Potter, Fleet Foxes, Lisa Loeb, Teddy Swims, and more.
Bridgeport is warning people who live in the city or will be traveling in for the festival that there will be a lot of traffic during the festival weekend. They have put together some tips to help people get around the city.
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Routes Open to Local Traffic
- Park Ave will be open for local traffic from Railroad Ave to Perry Memorial Archway; traffic will be regulated but expect delays
- Lafayette Street from Railroad Ave to Gregory St
- Cole St (entrance on Iranistan Ave)
- Alsace St (entrance on South Ave)
No Parking Areas
- South Ave from Iranistan Ave to Barnum Dyke on both sides
- Iranistan Ave from South Ave (south) to Atlantic Street on both sides
- Iranistan Ave and Atlantic Street to Atlantic Street and Rennel Street on both sides
- Park Ave from Gregory St (south) to the Arches on both sides
- Lafayette St at Railroad Ave (south) to University Ave on both sides
- Main St at Ferry Access Rd (south) to University Ave on both sides
- Broad St from Allen St (south) to University Ave
- Waldemere Ave
- Rennel Street to Park Ave will only allow parking on the EVEN side of the street
Residential Parking
Local
Residential Parking Only areas will be in Seaside Village and along Soundview Drive from Main Street. All others will be towed at the owner’s expense.
Road Closures
Main Street and Broad Street will be closed to all traffic from Total Mortgage Arena to Soundview Drive. Soundview Drive from the P.T. Barnum Statue to the Casino Bath House will be closed and open only for emergency access from September 16 to October 3.
West Beach will remain open to residents.
Festival visitors who intend to travel in the Downtown area should plan extra time for parking and transport. To avoid congested areas of traffic, visitors are encouraged to arrive early, carpool, ride the Metro-North Railroad New Haven line, or the Port Jefferson Ferry.
Uber and Rideshare drop-offs will only be at Total Mortgage Arena. Bridgeport Police Officers will be redirecting Uber and Rideshare drop-offs to this location if passengers are brought elsewhere for the festival.
Click here for more information on festival travel and parking.
