Drivers warned of Leeds Festival traffic
Motorways and major A roads leading to the Leeds Festival site at Bramham Park are likely to be busy later this week as music fans make their way to the site, drivers have been warned.
It is expected that the busiest day for festival traffic will be Thursday.
Emergency planning manager for Highways England in Yorkshire, Hayley Robson, said: “Highways England will be doing all we can to alleviate congestion on the major routes to the event to keep traffic flowing, even so it will be busier than normal in this area over the festival weekend.
“We have a lot of experience of handling events like this and have tried and tested systems in place. We work with our emergency service colleagues and the event organisers to ensure those heading for the events get there with minimum fuss and delays.
“Drivers are advised to plan and check their travel routes in advance, and to keep up-to-date with the latest road conditions.”
Traffic travelling northbound will access the festival site on the A1 for Leeds at junction 45, southbound traffic will be directed to use junction 44.
Increased levels of traffic are also expected on Monday August 28 as people leave the festival.
The A64 will be closed from 9pm on Sunday August 27 at the Bramham Interchange and the Fox and Grapes pub until mid-afternoon on Monday August 28.
It will be completely closed eastbound at the Fox and Grapes pub and signed as closed westbound at Bramham Interchange.
Incoming traffic for pick up will use junction 44 of the A1(M) turning left onto the A64 towards Leeds.
Non-festival traffic is advised to consider alternative routes or allow more time for their journey.
