Ferry Delays Spark Emergency Traffic Plans In Portsmouth

Oh boy we’re really feeling it for the festival organisers, ferry companies and anyone stuck in traffic. On one of the busiest ferry traffic days of the year, Wightlink have been severely affected by the road congestion on the Isle of Wight. Ed

Due to congestion on the Isle of Wight Festival site and severe congestion surrounding our Fishbourne terminal the Portsmouth – Fishbourne service is currently delayed by two to three hours.

Emergency traffic plans are being implemented in Portsmouth, whereby passengers are being marshalled to Southsea Common to awaiting a sailing. Some passengers have also been diverted to Lymington in an attempt to ease congestion.