Drivers in Glastonbury face road closures from Friday evening as the town prepares for its carnival on Saturday, 21 November.

A Somerset Council traffic notice lists closures on the A39 Glastonbury Western Relief Road from 8pm on Friday 20th until 11.59pm on Saturday. The affected sections run between Tin Bridge, Northload, Beckery and Street Road roundabouts. The order also lists the A39 Street Road and The Causeway for closure during the same period. meare-pc.gov.uk

From 6am on Saturday, High Street, Magdalene Street, Benedict Street, Chilkwell Street, Bere Lane, Wells Road, B3151 Northload Bridge and The Archers Way are among the roads listed for closure. Restrictions also cover numerous residential streets around the town.

No-stopping and no-waiting restrictions are listed on several roads, including A39 Street Road, The Causeway, Wells Road and Beckery Road. Temporary clearways are also planned from 3pm on Butleigh Road, Butleigh Old Road, Blagrove Road, Street Drove, Church Road and Bowling Green.

Glastonbury Chilkwell Carnival is due to start at 6.45pm. The council notice says the restrictions will apply when indicated by traffic signs and only for as long as necessary. Drivers should check the council's traffic order page and the carnival organisers' road information before travelling.

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