Myrtle Beach residents and visitors should expect temporary road closures and traffic delays during the late afternoon and evening Friday, Aug. 21, due to President Donald Trump’s visit to the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

President Donald Trump’s Visit on Local Traffic

This is not a City of Myrtle Beach event; however, the city-owned Myrtle Beach Convention Center is serving as the event venue. Doors to the convention center are expected to open to attendees at 3 p.m., and increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic is expected in the area beginning earlier in the day.

The city also urges anyone planning to wait outside the convention center to prepare for hot weather. Heat-related illness is a concern, particularly for those who may be standing outside for an extended period. Attendees who plan to wait outside in the queue should take precautions to stay cool and seek assistance immediately if they begin experiencing signs of heat-related illness.

Some roads near the Myrtle Beach Convention Center may be posted “local traffic only” beginning in the late morning, with temporary road closures expected in the late afternoon and evening, particularly in areas between the Myrtle Beach International Airport and the convention center. Drivers should allow extra travel time, use alternate routes when possible and follow directions from law enforcement officers. Please drive slowly in affected areas and avoid stopping along roadways or blocking intersections. Closures will vary in duration, and roads will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so.

Because of security requirements, exact road closures and details about the president’s travel route will not be announced in advance. Closures are subject to change at the direction of the U.S. Secret Service. The city is providing the best information available to help residents, area schools, businesses and visitors plan ahead and make appropriate travel decisions.

The City of Myrtle Beach appreciates everyone’s patience and cooperation as city teams coordinate with federal and local partners to accommodate the presidential visit while minimizing impacts to residents, area schools, businesses and visitors.