Taylor Swift’s fans have been warned about potential traffic congestion and delays ahead of her single-date concert at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. More than 70,000 people are expected to attend Swift’s Eras Tour, which is on its 152-night run. Fans have been advised to plan ahead and use public transportation due to the potential for long queues on the M4 motorway. The warning comes after some Ed Sheeran fans who went to his three concerts in Cardiff two years ago experienced 15-mile queues on the M4 that caused them to miss the gig entirely.
Postcode data suggests that Tay Tay’s Cardiff concert will attract music enthusiasts from a broader area than most Principality Stadium events. Roadworks and rail engineering works in South Wales have been suspended to facilitate attendees’ access to the event. However, due to a 15% increase in traffic on the already congested M4 around Cardiff and Newport, drivers are advised to check existing traffic conditions before heading out.
Transport for Wales (TFW) and Great Western Railway (GWR) will provide additional train service capacity to and from Cardiff, but they have cautioned that rail services throughout South Wales will experience heavy traffic. Mainline train provider GWR will put on ten extra trains post-Swift’s show, providing more than 15,000 additional seats to assist concert-goers in getting home.
Police officers, including armed police, mounted units, and facial recognition technology, have been deployed to maintain a welcoming and safe environment for Taylor Swift fans in Cardiff. They will be highly visible for any visitors to the city and conduct foot patrols before, during, and after the event.
Taylor Swift has performed three nights in Edinburgh and Liverpool before the Cardiff gig. The 34-year-old songstress is expected to perform three nights at Wembley Stadium in London this weekend
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