Boomtown: Traffic delays and disruption as festival comes to an end

Electronic duo Chase and Status closed the five-day-long Boomtown festival on Sunday, August 13.

Although thousands of visitors left in the early hours of this morning, many campers will be heading home today.

Travelling to the Science Centre today? 🚗

With the end of Boomtown Festival this morning, the roads may be congested. Please check your journey in advance and plan your route!

For more information on how to get here, head to: https://t.co/QoaYhPe58x pic.twitter.com/J2PtDSgCj8

— Winchester Science Centre (@WinSciCentre) August 14, 2023

Traffic surrounding Boomtown (Image: Google Maps)

Traffic restrictions remain in place until Tuesday, August 15 across Chilcomb, Ovington, Alton, Bramdean, Easton, Alresford, Itchen Abbas, Cheriton and Winchester.

There was heavier than usual traffic in Winchester city centre with buses ferrying festival-goers to the railway station throughout the day.

Stagecoach has warned passengers of delays and disruption as the bus service works around the road closures and traffic caused by the end of Boomtown.

#Winchester #Boomtown Boomtown has ended for another year, however there are multiple road closures around the City today as everyone leaves the site. We are expecting delays & disruption to our services as we work around the closures & traffic. Derek,

— Stagecoach South (@StagecoachSouth) August 14, 2023