VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Whether you’re attending Something in the Water or not, traffic in Virginia Beach and the surrounding cities is sure to impact any travel plans you may have.
We’re helping you plan ahead by breaking down road closures, shuttle services and ride-share information for the upcoming three-day festival stretch.
Road closures
- Atlantic Avenue will close to vehicle traffic at 10 a.m. on Friday from 17th Street to Rudee Loop. It will reopen Sunday morning. The City of Virginia Beach asks drivers to use the 200 blocks of Atlantic and Pacific Avenues at 9th and 17th Streets.
- Rudee Loop will be closed to the public from Thursday to Monday. It will shut down to vehicles, pedestrians, and bikes at 3rd Street from the Rudee Bridge to the boardwalk.
- Atlantic Avenue in the area of the festival will close each evening of the event (Friday-Sunday) at 9 p.m. for egress plans. Atlantic Avenue will reopen around 2 a.m.
- There are no plans to close I-264. Expect congestion, particularly on Friday afternoon.
10 a.m. - Friday
Restricted access of Atlantic Ave. from 17th to Rudee Loop. Employees, residents, businesses, hotels, and restaurants will be given passes to get to their destination. Use the 200 blocks between Atlantic Ave and Pacific Ave at 9th and 17th Streets to gain access to the closed areas ofAtlantic Ave.
10 a.m. - Saturday
Restricted access of Atlantic Ave from 17th to Rudee Loop. Employees, residents, businesses, hotels, and restaurants will be given passes to get to their destination. Use the 200 blocks between Atlantic Ave and Pacific Ave at 9th and 17th Streets to gain access to the closed areas of Atlantic Ave.
10 a.m. - Sunday
Restricted access of Atlantic Ave from 17th to Rudee Loop. Employees, residents, businesses, hotels, and restaurants will be given passes to get to their destination. Use the 200 blocks between Atlantic Ave and Pacific Ave at 9th and 17th Streets to gain access to the closed areas of Atlantic Ave. See page 2 to get passes for your establishment.
Nightly estimated road closure time:
9 p.m. – No vehicle traffic will be allowed on Atlantic Ave after this time on Friday, Saturday, & Sunday.
Estimated road opening time:
2 a.m. - Atlantic Ave will re-open to vehicle traffic.
Ride-share information
- Ride-share pick-up, and drop-off will take place at Monroe Ave near the Vibe District
Shuttle services
- Parking lots will fill fast as will metered parking. Shuttle transportation is encouraged, but a three-day pass must be purchased.
- Shuttles will leave from the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach each day at 11 a.m.
- Shuttles will travel from Princess Anne Road to General Booth Blvd to the oceanfront area and drop festival goers off at a parking lot off 12th Street.
- Also, final shuttles will depart each evening one hour after the music ends.
While Something in the Water hasn’t released a set schedule of events yet, the festival is expected to kick off at noon on Friday.
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