Leeds Festival 2022 has officially opened to early bird ticket holders which has brought some major disruption to traffic in the area.
The festival, held at Bramham Park runs from August 26 until August 28. Each year it attracts around 75,000 people across the three days. Roads are facing issues today in Leeds with severe congestion in parts and severe delays on the A1(M) Northbound.
The A64 York Road eastbound is closed with no access towards York past the Old Red Bus Cafe. Westbound routes towards the city are still open but any motorists travelling on the A64 West are being advised it is for Leeds Festival only.
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Traffic is being diverted onto the A1(M) in the meantime. INRIX traffic service reports: "Road closures will be in place for the duration of the festival around the area including Carr Lane, Kiddal Lane and Miller Lane. Expect heavy congestion in the area on the 24th, 25th and 29th. From 24th to 29th August."
This year there is a pick up and drop off point on the A64 which allows people to easily get to the festival site without doing a long loop.
There are specific routes festival goers should take if they are heading to Bramham Park. If you are travelling by car you should take the A1, M1 or the A1(M) no matter where you are coming from, and then follow the signs from the motorway. All routes to Leeds Festival start from the A1(M).
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