Highways England is advising motorists to plan their journeys along the A303 ahead of this weekend’s Winter Solstice event at Stonehenge.
Up to 3,000 people are expected to visit Stonehenge on the morning of Sunday, 22 December, and with limited parking on site, English Heritage is once again urging visitors to use public transport or car share.
The Monument Field will be opened at approximately 7.45am, dependent on light levels, and will close at 10am.
To assist the flow of traffic both before and after the event, a 40mph speed limit will be in place on the A303 between the Countess roundabout and Longbarrow roundabout, with the lay-bys closed in between.
Gareth Price, Highways England Emergency Planning Officer for the South West, said: “We expect traffic volumes to increase around the event, and our aim is to keep the Highways England network running while keeping road users safe and informed.
“The traffic management will be in place for safety and to keep disruption to a minimum, and we advise all road users to check our traffic and travel information channels, plan their journeys and allow plenty of time.”
Drivers can obtain up-to-the-minute travel information by following @HighwaysSWEST on Twitter, by accessing the website: www.trafficengland.com or by phoning the Highways England Information Line on 0300 123 5000.
And for more information on the winter solstice go to https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/plan-your-visit/winter-solstice-at-stonehenge/
