The AA has announced an amber traffic alert for the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend, with 15 million road trips planned to go ahead…
Amber Traffic Light Issued
The AA has issued an amber traffic warning for the Bank Holiday weekend. It’s estimated that some 15 million road trips are due to take place. It’s the second time the motoring organisation has issued such a warning; with the latest based on the expectation that 45% of the nation’s drivers will be making a journey between Friday and Monday.
A number of large events will also significantly add to traffic and congestion. These include the likes of the Leeds and Reading festivals, the closing of the Edinburgh fringe and a variety of football matches. The AA believes traffic will be at its highest between 10am and 4pm on the Saturday.
Traffic hotspots are expected to include the likes of the M62 between Liverpool and Manchester, Buckinghamshire, the M6/M42 interchange in Birmingham, M4/M5 interchange near Bristol, the M1 between the M25 and Newport Pagnell.
Planning Ahead
Sean Sidley, the AA’s patrol of the year, commented on anticipated traffic. He said, “this year we are predicting up to 15m journeys will be made over the August bank holiday, as families make the most of the warm weather and have a last hurrah before the new school year. With events and festivals fully back to normal, localised congestion will peak at closing time around major venues, but the rest of the UK could see peak journeys throughout Saturday”.
He continued, “traffic is likely to build again from Monday afternoon and into Tuesday, so allow plenty of time if you’re travelling then. Routes to and from coastal resorts and beauty spots will be among the busiest, so drivers should plan ahead for the journey and check their car before they go”.
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