Leeds Festival Advice for Drivers

Wednesday, 24 August 2016 09:41

Drivers are advised that motorways and major A roads leading to the Leeds Festival site at Bramham Park are likely to be busy this week (24 – 26 August) as music fans make their way to the site.

Increased levels of traffic are also expected on Monday 29 August as people leave the Festival.

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 25 August 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 24 August and all day Thursday 25 August, until 5.00am on Friday 28 August.

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.”

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