24/06/2015

Drivers Warned Over Glastonbury-Bound Traffic

Drivers in England have been warned of an increase in traffic volume on motorways and major A roads between Wednesday and Friday as people make their way to Glastonbury Festival.

Highways England issued the warning, ahead of this weekends event, highlighting the A303, M4 and M5 as particular roads expected to be busy.

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

For more information the public can contact the Highways England customer contact centre on 0300 123 5000.

(MH)

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