Rice-Eccles Stadium will be hosting a one-night concert with Post Malone, Jelly Roll and Sierra Ferrell on April 29. The concert will run from approximately 7:30-11:59 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m.
The university would like to make you aware of the following impacts:
Transportation impacts
Parking impacts to the West Stadium Parking Lot will begin Sunday, April 20, and will continue through Tuesday, April 29. Notice signs will be placed at each entrance of the parking lot one week prior to notify motorists.
Beginning Tuesday, April 29, at 6 a.m., the north and south sidewalks along 500 South will remain open to pedestrians and cyclists.
This event will have zero impact on UTA TRAX, other than additional riders.
The permits required for these road closures were issued by the Salt Lake City Department of Public Services and the Utah Department of Transportation. For more information about the permits obtained, contact the SLC Special Events Permits at 801-535-6105 and the UDOT Special Events Permits at 801-975-4900.
Noise and lights
Rehearsal days are April 22-29. Surrounding communities can expect loud noises, such as music and announcers speaking. On event day, residents in surrounding communities can expect loud noises associated with concerts, such as music, crowds cheering, announcers speaking and more. Residents may also notice bright illuminations coming from the stadium, stage, and possibly other areas. However, the increased sound level and bright lights will subside when the event ends.
Public safety
There will be an increased police presence during the event to direct traffic at all major thoroughfares surrounding Rice-Eccles Stadium. In addition, police will be in and around the stadium during the event, then back out into the surrounding areas to direct traffic as the event ends. They will be responsible for all traffic and the public safety of the guests, staff, and neighbors before, during, and after the event.
If you have any questions or comments regarding the impacts discussed in this letter, please contact Rice-Eccles Stadium at 801-581-5445.