Updates: A453 road closure affecting Download access

Traffic accessing the festival site from the airport side is blocked.

Latest update 7:16 am

National Highways | 7:12 am 12 June

‘The A453 is open between WaltonHill and Moor Lane near Isley Walton following a traffic collision.

‘You are now able to access Download from the airport direction.

‘No delays on approach.’


National Highways | 5 am 12 June

‘The A453 is closed between Walton Hill and Moor Lane near Isley Walton following a traffic collision.

‘There is no access for traffic to Download Festival from the East Midlands Airport side.

‘Leicestershire Police are leading the investigation and recovery.

‘There is currently no estimated time for clearance.’

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12 June 7 am

AA Roadwatch 

Road closed due to crash investigation work on A453 both ways from Melbourne Road to Moor Lane.

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