![]() ![]() "Similar delays are being encountered on the #A453 southbound on approach to J24. A statement reads: "A reminder of SEVERE delays on the #M1 north & southbound exit slip roads at J24 as well as on the roundabout. ![]() "We urge road users to ONLY follow the official travel advice from England has today (June 8) warned of severe delays on the M1. We have been working continuously since first reports this morning with the local authority and transport agencies to minimise these delays. John Probyn, Festival Manager at Download said: "We apologise for the delays for customers coming on site today. "Eventually decided it’s not worth the stress and headed home, absolute shambles." One festivalgoer Oliver Marchant said on Facebook: "Arrived after 13 hours of travelling (should have taken 4 at most) to the accessible campsite, insufficient space for any tents and no staff around, wristband building had been shut, just the people in the pink high vis trying to do their best to get answers for us. Read more: Download Festival 2023 - full line-up and stages announced for 20th anniversary However, people have been complaining of major queues on motorways and side roads leading up to Donington Park with some punters taking out their frustrations on social media. ![]() Metallica, Bring Me The Horizon and Slipknot will headline the festival which kicks off today (Thursday June 8) until Sunday, June 11. The four-day rock festival kicks off this week at Donington Park as people rush to the campsites. Download Festival fans are being warned to not follow their sat-nav as some punters claim they have been queuing "for hours". ![]()
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