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The manager of Download Festival has apologised after those arriving at the rock music event continue to spend hours stuck in traffic.Some passengers at nearby East Midlands Airport missed their flights as a result of the congestion.
John Probyn said organisers were working with the local authority and transport agencies to minimise delays.and follow signs.Those arriving from the north on the M1 should use junction 24A, then follow the A50 to junction one, Trent Lane, Station Road and Broad Rushes .
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