Category:Traffic congestion during Isle of Wight Festival 2012
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English: The Isle of Wight Festival 2012 took place from 21-24 June 2012. In weeks leading up to the event, heavy rain had occurred across the Isle of Wight as well as the rest of the country, leading to the grounds becoming waterlogged. This caused a nightmare in getting vehicles on and around the Isle of Wight Festival site as they arrived off the ferry. Delays into the site backed up to the ferry terminals meaning ferries were unable to dock, which also had a knock-on effect in Portsmouth and Southampton. Car parks became unusable due to mud and much of the camping ground around the site was also unsuitable. The town of Newport and surrounding settlements was a no-go area for much of 21 June, with delays of over 5 hours on some bus routes. Some even spent the night on ferries which were unable to dock on the island. Traffic eased on Friday as a 4x4 response team and additional police officers were drafted in from the mainland to help. There were many complaints from businesses and residents around the island, as well as festival goers who wanted refunds on their tickets. Since the event in 2012, a new traffic management plan has been adopted with delays kept to a minimum since.
Media in category "Traffic congestion during Isle of Wight Festival 2012"
The following 30 files are in this category, out of 30 total.
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Hampshire Police 4490 HY08 EZG.JPG 4,000 × 3,000; 4.53 MB
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Hampshire Police officer directing traffic through Newport High Street.JPG 3,000 × 4,000; 3.95 MB
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Isle of Wight Ambulance Service BU08 JHO.JPG 4,000 × 3,000; 4.2 MB
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Newport bus station stand E queue during Isle of Wight Festival 2012.JPG 4,000 × 3,000; 4.79 MB
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Newport Staplers Road traffic queue during Isle of Wight Festival 2012 2.JPG 3,000 × 4,000; 3.92 MB
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Newport Staplers Road traffic queue during Isle of Wight Festival 2012 3.JPG 4,000 × 3,000; 4.72 MB
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Newport Staplers Road traffic queue during Isle of Wight Festival 2012 4.JPG 4,000 × 3,000; 4.81 MB
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Newport Staplers Road traffic queue during Isle of Wight Festival 2012 5.JPG 4,000 × 3,000; 4.89 MB
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Newport Staplers Road traffic queue during Isle of Wight Festival 2012 6.JPG 4,000 × 3,000; 4.26 MB
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Newport Staplers Road traffic queue during Isle of Wight Festival 2012 7.JPG 4,000 × 3,000; 4.89 MB
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Newport Staplers Road traffic queue during Isle of Wight Festival 2012.JPG 3,000 × 4,000; 3.81 MB
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Southern Vectis 1102 HW08 AOR 9.JPG 4,000 × 3,000; 4.2 MB
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Southern Vectis 1103 HW08 AOS 14.JPG 4,000 × 3,000; 4.42 MB
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Southern Vectis 1142 HW09 BBU 6.JPG 4,000 × 3,000; 4.74 MB
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Southern Vectis 1142 HW09 BBU rear.JPG 4,000 × 3,000; 4.72 MB
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Southern Vectis 1147 HW09 BCF 4.JPG 4,000 × 3,000; 4.82 MB
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Southern Vectis 1992 HW52 EPL.JPG 4,000 × 3,000; 4.95 MB
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Southern Vectis 3324 HW54 BUO.JPG 4,000 × 3,000; 4.72 MB
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Southern Vectis 3618 R618 NFX 3.JPG 4,000 × 3,000; 4.84 MB
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Southern Vectis 4830 R830 MFR 3.JPG 4,000 × 3,000; 4.37 MB
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Southern Vectis 4832 R832 MFR 2.JPG 4,000 × 3,000; 4.64 MB
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Southern Vectis 4834 R834 MFR 8.JPG 4,000 × 3,000; 4.4 MB
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Southern Vectis 4838 R838 MFR.JPG 4,000 × 3,000; 4.71 MB
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Southern Vectis 7084 WKZ 8689.JPG 4,000 × 3,000; 4.39 MB
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Southern Vectis 7090 934 BDL 2.JPG 4,000 × 3,000; 4.18 MB
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Wootton Bridge Briddlesford Road traffic queue during Isle of Wight Festival 2012.JPG 4,000 × 3,000; 4.77 MB
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Wootton Bridge Staplers Road traffic queue during Isle of Wight Festival 2012 2.JPG 4,000 × 3,000; 5.03 MB
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Wootton Bridge Staplers Road traffic queue during Isle of Wight Festival 2012 3.JPG 4,000 × 3,000; 4.9 MB
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Wootton Bridge Staplers Road traffic queue during Isle of Wight Festival 2012.JPG 4,000 × 3,000; 4.41 MB
