'Two hour' traffic jam from Portlaoise to Electric Picnic site in Laois

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Pictured: File photo

Coaches are operating as quickly as they can to reach the Stradbally site

Electric Picnickers availing of early entry to campsites are reporting a two hour delay reaching the Stradbally site.

Martley's of Portlaoise are operating their regular shuttlebuses to and from the site, and are experiencing unprecedented delays.

"The coaches are working as quickly as they can to get going," a spokesperson told the Leinster Express / Laois Live.placeholder image
"The coaches are working as quickly as they can to get going," a spokesperson told the Leinster Express / Laois Live.

Pictured: Martley's of Portlaoise providing shuttlebuses to the festival from Portlaoise train station

"They are moving, and will reach the site as quickly as they can," they said.

The company confirmed that all of their coaches are on the road, while Laois Gardaí are directing traffic.

Picnickers have taken to social media to complain of the two hour wait, with some users claiming that cars travelling along the bus routes is contributing to the delay.

With over 80,000 picnickers expected to descend upon Stradbally this Thursday and Friday, Laois is gearing up for a hectic weekend.

For the latest traffic plan from Gardaí, see here.

Whether you are camping and looking for weather updates and stage times, or at home wanting to see the latest updates, the Leinster Express team will be on site bringing you everything as it happens.

For videos of performances, interviews with acts, photos of Laois locals enjoying the festival and much more, keep an eye on our socials and website for updates as they come!

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