Queuing on the A37

[Hugh Jass]

19 minutes ago, rikkirascal said:

You'll also hit traffic just before Stone Henge. Road works going on there I think. Down to one lane

What moron schedules roadworks for the busiest week of the year?

[parsonjack]

4 minutes ago, Mouseboy11 said:

Sat in traffic in Frome I think? Anyone know what's actually causing it? 

Errrr.....that's an attempt at irony surely?

[rikkirascal]

Just now, Hugh Jass said:

What moron schedules roadworks for the busiest week of the year?

Actually turns out it's not road works. Looks like it's an accident. They've diverted us off the A303 now. 

[Mezhyp1]

There's a van broken down just behind us on A37, that's going to cause further mayhem 

[Charm]

8 minutes ago, Splatt said:

Sorry to be a pain can you share a map location again please, it'll help me understand how far I'd have to queue before turning off for worthy view. Thanks! 

Happy to help. 
Charm x 

[Hugh Jass]

6 minutes ago, rikkirascal said:

Actually turns out it's not road works. Looks like it's an accident. They've diverted us off the A303 now. 

Ah. I retract my comment.

[stuwilky]

1 hour ago, ManchesterGlasto said:

We are here. Been on a37 since 11pm. 

I'm just the other side of charlton road. 

[Hugh Jass]

Was planning to leave here (London) at 10. Might give it till lunchtime now.

[katiepougher]

38 minutes ago, katiepougher said:

We've reached Shepton Mallet! Whoop!

And not moved since after that flurry of excitement 

[geoffboycott]

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, DO NOT use any back roads.  I'm a big fan of the festival and not due to come til tomorrow in any case.  But I'm local and its caused real issues already people going about their business, who generally have a lot of goodwill and patience at this time of the year, don't push your luck!!!

I've just got to work and there's some very unhappy colleagues here!!!!

Also, please pay attention on the A303, conditions aren't great and I passed many festival cars on my way to work with no lights on and sitting in the outside lane not being aware of traffic around them.

Wish you all the best and just think you'll soon be basking in the glory of the festival!!!

[HattersBoy]

4 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

Was planning to leave here (London) at 10. Might give it till lunchtime now.

Yep thinking the same

[Charm]

Just driving into pink car park, so happy right now. 
Charm x

[Guest]

Coming from Cheshire - was planning on setting off at half 9 and it'll take about 4 hours.  Wondering if things will be clear by then??

[Lizzim]

Just having breakfast at the premier Inn on the M5,   letting my driver have a couple of hours extra kip.   

[Chazwozza]

2 minutes ago, Charm said:

Just driving into pink car park, so happy right now. 
Charm x

Nice one @Charm ! If you have time can you let us know about driving conditions in the car parks pls?

[al_coholic]

4 minutes ago, sunnydaysblue said:

Coming from Cheshire - was planning on setting off at half 9 and it'll take about 4 hours.  Wondering if things will be clear by then??

Honestly I don't think it will be clear till early evening. Its backed up through Glastonbury town and half way back to the motorway. If you set off, maybe stop off at Gordano services and re-assess

[al_coholic]

7 minutes ago, Charm said:

Just driving into pink car park, so happy right now. 
Charm x

My mate is in G town traffic now. So its taken you 3 hours from there. Just told him that. Won't improve his mood much I think

[Titanicgirl]

Still sat at Shepton, 12 hours now and done about 3 miles. It's beyond funny now unfortunately. Set off 21 hours ago, oh the joys.... 

[TokiDoki]

27 minutes ago, rikkirascal said:

Actually turns out it's not road works. Looks like it's an accident. They've diverted us off the A303 now. 

It was a pretty horrific accident - we passed it maybe 15-20 minutes after it happened. Involved a van and a couple of cars who were all heading to the festival. Couple of ambulances and lots of police cars in attendance.

[CaledonianGonzo]

New announcement

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/ClieKktUYAAfsKQ.jpg:large

There's a campervan holding area been set up at Bath & West Showgrounds.

 

Edited June 22, 2016 by CaledonianGonzo

[majormajormajor]

I'm on one of the 5am coaches out of London. We've just hit traffic. It's at a standstill to the east of Amesbury. 

I guess the influx of coaches aren't going to help matters. Luckily we've a toilet on ours, but I know some others won't be so lucky. 

 

Good luck one and all! 

[Winslow Leach]

Oh boy, I packed for a 3 hour coach journey and can't get any more stuff out of the hold. This is gonna be a long one. 

[jonodillieono]

About 15 minutes down the m5, would probably take about 3 hours from here. Any idea how much longer to expect for a coach?

[ManchesterGlasto]

30 minutes ago, stuwilky said:

I'm just the other side of charlton road. 

I take it you aren't moving?? We've not moved in hour or so. Totally fed up. Left Manchester 14 hrs ago.

[dexydexy]

Finally turning on to Pylles Lane. I feel giddy with happiness (and lack of sleep!)