Taylor Swift - Before Taylor-Swift-Concert: Streets now free after long traffic jams
In the kilometers-long traffic jams and overcrowded trams in the afternoon, the situation looked good for attendees just before the start of the Taylor-Swift concert in Gelsenkirchen in the evening. "The streets have been free for some time now," said a spokesperson for the Gelsenkirchen Police Department in response to an inquiry. There are no traffic jams around the arena and in the city. "It shouldn't fail."
In the afternoon, there were accidents on the A2 near Herten - near the Schalke Arena - in both directions, causing damage to the cars. Traffic jammed up to six kilometers long in each direction and put a strain on the nerves of the arriving fans. The Police appealed to concert-goers to remain calm and provided detour tips. The Autobahn GmbH also informed fans on the X platform about the accidents.
Those traveling by public transportation had to exercise patience first: According to a dpa reporter, there was a huge crowd at the main station in the afternoon. The track to the Streetcar to the arena was completely full, as were the trains that ran every ten minutes and brought fans to the concert site without further stops. Approximately 60,000 fans are expected for the first Germany concert of the "Eras Tour" of the US superstar.
Despite the traffic issues on the A2 near Herten, the police in North Rhine-Westphalia managed to keep the roads around the Taylor Swift concert venue in Gelsenkirchen clear. Many fans chose to use the tram as an alternative mode of transportation, leading to overcrowded trams and long wait times at the main station. Despite the challenges, Taylor Swift's concert in Gelsenkirchen was met with enthusiasm by her passionate fans.
