December 20th 2024.
According to reports from the RAC and transport analytics company Inrix, it is expected that roads will experience the highest levels of traffic between 1pm and 7pm today and tomorrow. This is due to the start of the holiday season, with millions of people embarking on their journeys today. Drivers are being cautioned that this weekend may be one of the most congested Christmas getaways in recent years.
The M3, particularly the stretch between its junction with the M25 and the south coast, is expected to be heavily impacted by traffic. Additionally, the M25 anticlockwise between the M1 and M23 junctions, as well as the M53 from Chester to Liverpool, are also anticipated to be major hotspots for congestion. The RAC and Inrix have indicated that these areas are likely to experience the worst traffic.
In fact, the data collected by these companies suggests that almost 30 million journeys will be made in the days leading up to Christmas. And out of those, half are expected to take place during this weekend. RAC breakdown cover expert Rod Dennis expressed, "Our research shows that this may be one of the busiest Christmas getaways we've seen in years." With such high numbers of people hitting the road, it's important for drivers to plan ahead and be prepared for potential delays.
In an effort to ease the flow of traffic, National Highways has announced that they will be removing roadworks from 95% of the roads they manage. This measure aims to make journeys smoother for drivers during this busy time of year. So if you're planning to hit the road, make sure to stay updated on the latest traffic information and allow for extra time in your travels.
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