Drivers warned of increased traffic in run up to Leeds Festival

DRIVERS are being advised that motorways and major A roads leading to the Leeds Festival site at Bramham Park are likely to be busy this week as music fans make their way to the site.

From Wednesday to Friday, increased levels of traffic are expected, and again on Monday August 29 as people leave the event.

Festival traffic will use the A1(M) to junction 45 (Boston Spa) and use local access roads to the site.

The busiest day for festival traffic will be Thursday and an additional route will be used on the A64.

Festival traffic will use the A1(M) to Junction 44 (A1(M)/A64 Bramham Interchange) where traffic will exit and continue on the A64 westbound towards Leeds. Traffic will be using both lanes on a one-way system on the A64 and will turn right into the Festival car parks (opposite the Dogs Trust).

To manage this additional route, the A64 is being closed to all through traffic travelling eastbound from midnight on Wednesday August 24 and all day Thursday August 25, until 5am on Friday August 28.

Non-festival traffic is advised to consider alternative routes or allow more time for their journey.

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.”