As Glastonbury Festival approaches, Somerset Council has set an extensive range of temporary traffic regulations designed to ensure safety and effectively manage the influx of visitors.

Here's what you need to know:

One-Way Traffic Arrangements

• Pylle Lane: One-way westward from the junction with Pylle Road to 70 metres past the A37 junction from 00:01 on 15th June to 16:00 on 30th June 2024. It will switch to one-way eastward from 08:00 to 21:00 on 1st July 2024.
• Pylle Road: One-way northward from Windinglake Farm to Pylle Lane from 00:01 on 15th June to 16:00 on 30th June, then one-way southward from 08:00 on 30th June to 22:00 on 1st July 2024.
• Additional roads including Stickleball Lane, Copse Lane, Neat Lane, Ridge Lane, Perridge Hill, Tanyard Lane, Lower Westholme Road, Chessell Lane, Stocks Lane, Middles Lane, and Launcherley Road will feature alternating one-way traffic control during the festival.

Temporary Prohibition of Driving

• Neat Lane: Closed from its junction with the A361 for 20 metres southward from 00:01 on 8th June to 20:00 on 5th July 2024.
• A361 at the B3136 junction: Closed eastbound to all but local and service vehicles from 06:00 on 30th June to 22:00 on 1st July 2024.
• Roads such as Platterwell Lane, Hedge Lane, and Little Pennard Lane will also have driving restrictions, with exceptions for residents and service vehicles.

No Waiting and Stopping

• No waiting or stopping will be permitted on Lower Westholme Road, Chessell Lane, Stocks Lane, Middles Lane, Launcherley Road, A361, and A37, with these restrictions applying at various times, particularly during peak festival periods.

Speed Restrictions

• A 30 mph speed limit will be enforced on the A361 from west of Pilton village to a point 300 metres west of Sawpits Lane from 00:01 on 25th June to 20:00 on 1st July 2024.
• The A37 will see a speed limit of 30 mph from 50m north of Whitestone roundabout to approximately 300 metres south of the crossroads with Hembridge Road from 00:01 on 25th June to 20:00 on 1st July 2024.
• Other roads such as Launcherley Road, Stocks Lane, Lower Westholme Lane, Cockmill Lane, Copse Lane, and Pylle Road will have reduced speed limits of 30 mph or 20 mph during the festival.

Prohibition of Right Turns

• Right turns will be prohibited at the junction of A361 and A37 (Beardley Batch) from 08:00 on 24th June to 23:59 on 1st July 2024.

Closure of Footpaths, Bridleways, and Restricted Byways

• Public Footpath SM16/33 across Worthy Farm and Public Footpaths SM16/28 and SM16/30 across Pilton Manor Vineyard will be closed to all traffic from 00:01 on 29th April to 23:59 on 26th July 2024.

Residents, visitors, and festival-goers are encouraged to plan their travel carefully and stay informed about these traffic measures to ensure a smooth and safe Glastonbury Festival experience. For ongoing updates, check our website regularly.