HEAVY traffic is expected on the A55 over the bank holiday weekend and half term as more than 100,000 people make their way to the Eisteddfod yr Urdd Ynys Môn.
The National Eisteddfod yr Urdd is being held at Anglesey Agricultural Showground near Gwalchmai between Saturday, May 23 and Friday, May 29.
The last time Eisteddfod yr Urdd crossed the bridge to Ynys Môn was in 2004.
The network is busy this morning heading westbound on the #A55 🚗
Take care and allow plenty of time for your journey ⌚ pic.twitter.com/fS47kEUUof— Traffic Wales North & Mid (@TrafficWalesN) May 23, 2026
The festival is expected to attract about 100,000 visitors over the seven-day event and create "millions" in income for the local economy.
Thousands of children and young people will compete at the festival and celebrate the Welsh Language and culture.
A statement from Traffic Wales North and Mid said this morning: "We expect the network to be busier than usual due to the Eisteddfod yr Urdd - Ynys Môn."
They added: "The network is busy this morning heading westbound on the A55.
"Take care and allow plenty of time for your journey."
A statement from organisers about Urdd Traffic said: "We encourage everyone travelling by car to plan their journey in advance, follow the official signs to the parking area, and listen to the advice of stewards to help traffic flow move smoothy.
"Official yellow signs will direct drivers to the Maes after leaving the A55 at junction 6 from the South (Nant Turnpike interchange) or junction 5 from the North (Treban interchange)."
For those on public transport, the nearest trains stations are Llanfairpwll and Tŷ Croes (request stop) with the Maes located on the route of 4A public bus service between Bangor and Holyhead.
Bicycle parking spaces will be available near the Welcome Centre.
The public are advised against walking to the Maes; there is no pavement leading to the Anglesey Showroom site.
Organisers posted on Facebook on Friday (May 22)*: "It’s no small matter hosting a national festival like this, but Môn has close communities that are full of committed and enthusiastic individuals, who have been working tirelessly hosting all sorts of activities to raise money for and awareness of the fact that the Eisteddfod is coming to the county.
"We are also very lucky to have all the staff at our schools who have given their time to ensure that the children and young people of the island play a central role and are she forefront of preparations.
"We must also pay tribute to all the members of the countless committees who have worked tirelessly to ensure that the Eisteddfod is a success, as well as all the local business and companies who have contributed to the cause in various ways.
"We would like to say a big thank you to each and everyone of them for their contributions, their time and their energy.
"Our gratitude to them is huge and they have proven that Môn is the ‘land that can do’.
"As much as we are looking forward, it’s is strange too to think that the preparations have come to an end.
"But the preparations across the island over the last two and a half years have only strengthened the community spirit which already existed previously.
"We can only hope that the children - both from Ynys Môn and the rest of Wales - can look back in years to come and remember having stepped onto the stage for the first time here.
"Thanks to everyone of you for your support with the preparations along the way and for turning Ynys Môn red, white and green.
"This Eisteddfod will certainly be one to remember."
The Urdd revealed its intention to become a seven-day festival during this year’s Eisteddfod yr Urdd, due to the increase in registrations to compete in the festival along with requests for new competitions.
*Politely note that the Eisteddfod yr Urdd statement was translated into English by our Welsh speaking reporter
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