Press release

Glastonbury Festival advice for drivers

Drivers are advised that motorways and major A roads leading to the Glastonbury Festival site, at Pilton in Somerset are likely to be busy between Wednesday 24 June and Friday 26 June as festival goers arrive.

From:
Highways England
Published
23 June 2015

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Increased levels of traffic are also expected on Monday, 29 June as people leave the site.

The following motorways and roads operated by Highways England are likely to carry traffic for the festival: A303, M4 and M5.

Pilton is situated five miles outside of Glastonbury and festival traffic has very little impact on the town itself.

General enquiries

Members of the public should contact the Highways England customer contact centre on 0300 123 5000.

Media enquiries

Journalists should contact the Highways England press office on 0844 693 1448 and use the menu to speak to the most appropriate press officer.

Published 23 June 2015