Somerset Council has announced a series of temporary traffic measures and local traffic advice to manage congestion and keep traffic moving during the 210,000‑capacity Glastonbury Festival.

The event takes place from June 25–29, with restrictions and closures affecting surrounding areas from mid‑June until early July.

One‑way traffic arrangements

From Saturday, June 15 until Sunday, June 30:

• Pylle Lane: One‑way westbound from its junction with Pylle Road to 70m past the A37 junction.
• Pylle Road: One‑way northbound from Windinglake Farm to Pylle Lane.
• Switch to one‑way eastbound on Pylle Lane from 8am–9pm, and one‑way southbound on Pylle Road from 8am June 30–10pm July 1.
• Additional one‑way controls apply to: Stickleball Lane, Copse Lane, Neat Lane, Ridge Lane, Perridge Hill, Tanyard Lane, Lower Westholme Road, Chessell Lane, Stocks Lane, Middles Lane, and Launcherley Road.

Temporary closures and restrictions

• Neat Lane: Closed from its junction with the A361 for 20m from June 8–July 5.
• A361 (B3136 junction): Closed to eastbound traffic (except for locals and service vehicles) from 6am June 30–10pm July 1.
• Similar restrictions apply to Platterwell Lane, Hedge Lane, and Little Pennard Lane (residents and service vehicles excepted).
• No waiting or stopping across Lower Westholme Road, Chessell Lane, Stocks Lane, Middles Lane, Launcherley Road, A361, and A37.
• Footpath closures: Public Footpath SM16/33 across Worthy Farm and SM16/28 and SM16/30 across Pilton Manor Vineyard will be closed from April 29–July 26.

Speed restrictions

• A361 (west of Pilton): 30mph from June 25–July 1.
• A37 (around Whitestone Roundabout): 30mph from June 25–July 1.
• Other roads such as Launcherley Road, Stocks Lane, Lower Westholme Lane, Cockmill Lane, Copse Lane, and Pylle Road will have reduced limits of 30mph or 20mph.

Right‑turn ban

• No right turns allowed at the A361/A37 junction (Beardley Batch) from 8am June 24–11.59pm July 1.

Busiest times and hotspots

• Expect delays from 7am–2pm on Wednesday, June 25, with long queues on the A37, A361, and A39.
• Similar delays are anticipated for arrivals between 10am–2pm on Thursday.
• Last year, delays of more than two hours were reported on the A37 southbound from Bristol and more than 30 minutes on the A39 from Bridgwater as early as 7am.

Best times to arrive and leave

• Best arrival times: Very early morning or later in the evening.
• Best times to leave: Between 1am and 7am on Monday, June 30, to beat the worst traffic.
• Alternative departure routes: A37 towards A303 via Podimore and A361 towards A350 via Frome and Swindon.

RAC breakdown warning for festival‑goers

The RAC has warned that long queues caused many breakdowns at last year's festival, including:

• Clutch failures caused by resting a foot on the pedal for long periods.
• Brakes and oil levels pushed to their limits.
• EVs running out of charge due to delays.

RAC technician Tristan Kirk said:

"There's nothing worse than a traffic jam when you're already late. Make sure your oil and coolant levels are where they need to be, and your tyres are in good condition. EV drivers should charge fully before the trip and plan for long delays."

Check for ongoing updates

Somerset Council encourages residents, visitors, and festival‑goers to plan their trips carefully. Full details of traffic measures and the latest local traffic advice can be found on the Somerset Council website.