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Yahoo
28-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Drivers trapped in cars for hours in heat as festival goers descend on field
Drivers were left 'roasting' in the midday heat as a local rock festival caused major traffic jams. The Steel House Rock Festival took place over the weekend at the Hafod-y-Dafal Farm, Aberbeeg, Ebbw Vale. Drivers left gridlocked by festival traffic on Aberbeeg Road (Image: NQ) The classic rock festival has been taking place for 15 years and is running from Friday until Sunday, with headliners Wildhearts, W.A.S.P and Lita Ford. On Friday at around 12pm, Aberbeeg Road saw huge swarms of festival goers that blocked the road for other drivers. The traffic in the area was severely delayed for well over an hour. Drivers left gridlocked by festival traffic on Aberbeeg Road (Image: NQ) At some points drivers were completely 'gridlocked' some even taking the chance to leave their vehicles and stretch their legs. Many of which were festival goers who decided to crack open a 'cold one' whilst waiting for the traffic to die down. Eventually, traffic picked up pace and many people were able to break through after queuing for what seemed like an 'eternity.'
South Wales Argus
28-07-2025
- Automotive
- South Wales Argus
Drivers left gridlocked by festival traffic on Aberbeeg Road
The Steel House Rock Festival took place over the weekend at the Hafod-y-Dafal Farm, Aberbeeg, Ebbw Vale. Drivers left gridlocked by festival traffic on Aberbeeg Road (Image: NQ) The classic rock festival has been taking place for 15 years and is running from Friday until Sunday, with headliners Wildhearts, W.A.S.P and Lita Ford. On Friday at around 12pm, Aberbeeg Road saw huge swarms of festival goers that blocked the road for other drivers. The traffic in the area was severely delayed for well over an hour. Drivers left gridlocked by festival traffic on Aberbeeg Road (Image: NQ) At some points drivers were completely 'gridlocked' some even taking the chance to leave their vehicles and stretch their legs. Many of which were festival goers who decided to crack open a 'cold one' whilst waiting for the traffic to die down. Eventually, traffic picked up pace and many people were able to break through after queuing for what seemed like an 'eternity.'
