Social media lit up around Central Indiana beginning Saturday evening over a massive traffic jam around Conner Prairie.  The final Symphony on the Prairie concert of the season was last Saturday, and the crowd was far above what anyone connected to the concert expected.

That led to massive traffic congestion between 116th Street and 146th Street on Allisonville Road, and roads leading into that area.

Fishers city spokesperson Ashley Elrod issued the following statement Monday afternoon:

“Saturday’s Symphony on the Prairie attendance was a record crowd that exceeded capacity of the venue. On duty Fishers Police personnel assisted Conner Prairie once traffic conditions deteriorated. The City of Fishers intends to work closely with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Conner Prairie to ensure changes to current processes and procedures to prevent this from occurring again.”

Even Conner Prairie CEO Norman Burns could not reach the concert Saturday night.  Here is his Twitter message posted Sunday:

“Last nights concert at #ConnerPrairie exceeded everyone’s expectations in traffic and attendance. Like many, I was unable to make it into the concert and felt the same frustrations. We aim to work with the city of Fishers and the ISO to make the experience better for the future.”

Meanwhile, the Indianapolis Symphony wants to offer fans a peace offering after the traffic issues with Saturday night’s concert.  The symphony is willing to help you get tickets to any show at the Hilbert Circle Theatre this year (excluding IPL Yuletide Celebration), a 2020 Kroger Symphony on the Prairie concert or come up with another solution that might fit your needs.  For more details, contact the symphony box office at 317-639-4300 any weekday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.