OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Traffic in southern Marion County will be heavily impacted this weekend as thousands of concertgoers head to the Florida Horse Park for the Rock the Country music festival, May 9-10. The event is expected to draw large crowds and create significant congestion on nearby roads.

Road closures

  • CR 475A / SW 16th Avenue northbound will be closed from SW Highway 484 during the hours before and after the event.
  • All through traffic on CR 475A/SW 16th Avenue will be rerouted to CR 475.

Additional traffic control zones

Temporary measures will be in place along:

  • SW Highway 484 from SE 25th Avenue to I-75
  • Both Florida Horse Park entrances on CR 475A/SW 16th Avenue and CR 475
  • SW 107th Place from CR 475A/SW 16th Avenue to CR 475

What to expect

  • Limited median access and turn movements along SW Highway 484
  • Law enforcement will manage traffic entering the venue
  • Message boards, barricades, and signage will help guide motorists
  • Delays are expected — drivers should plan alternate routes
  • Schedules may change due to weather or other unforeseen issues

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