Summary
The Easter weekend is expected to be the busiest on UK roads since 2022, with around 21 million trips planned. Many people are choosing to stay in the UK for the holiday, and traffic is predicted to peak from Thursday through Easter Monday.
Key Facts
- Nearly 21 million road trips are expected in the UK over the Easter weekend.
- Traffic is anticipated to be consistently high, peaking on Good Friday.
- 12.5 million people plan to travel within the UK, while 7.4 million will travel abroad.
- Rising fuel prices concern some drivers, but few are changing travel plans.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer assured that petrol stations are well-stocked.
- Rail travel will be quiet, though some routes will have maintenance work.
- The Port of Dover expects about 37,000 cars to pass through during the weekend.
