GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – Preparations have been made for country music star Morgan Wallen’s first appearance here at the Swamp. Friday is the first night of his two concerts at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Although fans have been filling up with excitement for months, local law authorities have been preparing as well to make sure everyone is safe
Gainesville Police Department officials say the planning has been going on for months since the concert was first announced. This has involved all the law enforcement and public safety entities within the county coming together on a regular basis to plan and strategize on how to keep everyone that’s attending safe.
The main area that will be impacted will be University Avenue. Road closures include University Avenue between 17th Street and Gale Lemerand Drive. They will reopen at 1 a.m…