MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The Myrtle Beach Police Department said this year’s Carolina Country Music Fest was a great one when it came to public safety.
Police department spokesperson Randolph Angotti said this year’s new, late-night traffic pattern helped significantly in creating an easy walking space for country music fans. Thursday through Sunday last week, police diverted traffic from northbound on Kings Highway to 7th Avenue North, as well as moving flowing southbound Kings Highway traffic onto Mr. Joe White Avenue.
“That allowed us to have an unobstructed intersection at 9th Avenue North. So when gates were opened as people were exiting, they were able to safely and more freely cross the intersection here, and it also allowed the shuttle buses to move very quickly to get the spectators that were using the shuttle service,” he said.
Angotti said this system was highly effective, and he hopes to use it again for next year’s CCMF. Working with all the city departments, Angotti said the multiple perspectives help with how to progress safety protocols for years to come…