Brace for Easter getaway mayhem with 21,500,000 journeys hitting UK roads

United Kingdom News News

Brace for Easter getaway mayhem with 21,500,000 journeys hitting UK roads
United Kingdom Latest News,United Kingdom Headlines
  • 📰 MetroUK
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 33 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 16%
  • Publisher: 82%

Basically: don't travel over Easter Weekend.

People should prepare for long delays if they’re going for an Easter getaway this weekend

The breakdown cover company has been tracking traffic levels since 2014 and estimated 21.5 million car journeys will be made between Good Friday and Easter Monday. ‘It’s very possible this weekend could turn out to be one of the busiest for leisure journeys for many years. Drivers wanting to avoid huge queues are encouraged to travel after 7.30pm if possible, or otherwise set off before 9am.Some of the traffic pictured on the M25 over the weekend – and the delays are expected to increase up to Easter The M6 north between Junction 26 and Junction 36 Mr Dennis further urged drivers to make sure vehicles are prepared for getaway trips.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

MetroUK /  🏆 13. in UK

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Easter holiday chaos as five per cent of UK flights cancelled, says travel expertEaster holiday chaos as five per cent of UK flights cancelled, says travel expertOut of a total of 2,300 flights leaving the UK, around 100 to 120 are being cancelled. Travel consultant Paul Charles tells AyshahTull airlines are having to cancel around five per cent of flights daily and the situation may last for another eight weeks.
Read more »

Travellers warned of long delays amid disruption ahead of Easter breakTravellers warned of long delays amid disruption ahead of Easter breakFlights continue to be cancelled while ferry operators struggle to meet demand
Read more »

Holidaymakers face Easter getaway misery as huge queues build up at airportsHolidaymakers face Easter getaway misery as huge queues build up at airportsQueues at airports across the country are starting to build ahead of what looks set to be a miserable weekend for holidaymakers. With this year’s Easter getaway certain to be the busiest since the pandemic began, infrastructure is struggling to cope.
Read more »

UK holidaymakers face cancelled flights and ferry delays in Easter travel chaosUK holidaymakers face cancelled flights and ferry delays in Easter travel chaosHigh rates of staff absences due to Covid and fallout from P&O Ferries scandal contribute to disruption over busy spring break
Read more »

Spain, France, Dubai travel rules as holidaymakers jet off for EasterSpain, France, Dubai travel rules as holidaymakers jet off for EasterThe global travel industry has been badly disrupted by the pandemic over the last couple of years
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-02-19 22:18:42