More than 100,000 revellers are expected to descend on the town when Reading Festival begins.

Traffic delays are expected between Wednesday, August 24 and Friday, August 26, as well as Monday, August 29, when festival-goers head home.

Shops and public transport will be busier and parking restrictions will be in place.

Here’s everything you need to know as a resident during Reading Festival.

Closures

A night-time closure of the Thames Path from 8pm to 6am will be in operation from Thursday, August 25 to Monday, August 29. The closure will apply between Scours Lane to the far end of Thameside Promenade.

Richfield Avenue will be closed between its junctions with Cardiff Road and Tessa Road from 10.30pm to 1.00am on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

During Bank Holiday Monday, the Napier Road/Vastern Road roundabout will be particularly busy, with temporary traffic management utilised if required.

Cow Lane northbound between Portman Road and Cardiff Road is likely to be closed between 8am and 3pm on the bank holiday Monday.

There will be enforced parking and loading restrictions in place around the festival site, particularly Richfield Avenue.

Rivermead Leisure Centre and its facilities will be closed for normal activities for the three days of the festival.

Parking

No stopping for pick-ups will be allowed around the Richfield Avenue site and the area should be avoided wherever possible.

Hills Meadow Car Park will be a dedicated area for drop off and pick up. From here festival goers can either walk to the site, or use the free shuttle boats provided.

Festival car parking will take place at Kings Meadow and Mapledurham and for parking pass holders, and at the latter, a pedestrian bridge has been constructed direct to the site.

For those parking in Kings Meadow, an official festival boat service is provided free of charge to help transport everyone, including tents and belongings, to the festival site.

Noise

The standard of noise control has been reviewed for the 2022 event and the intention is once again to avoid unreasonable disturbance to local residents. Sound testing will take place on each day of the festival and these will be conducted under the direct supervision of Council officers.

A special hotline number – 02080801469 - has been set up for residents who wish to offer comments or to raise queries during the event.