Heavy traffic expected as RAC predicts busiest bank holiday for motorists in years
Summary
The RAC expects the busiest May bank holiday traffic in the UK since 2016, with over 19 million car trips planned despite high fuel prices and possible bad weather. Rail travel will also be disrupted by engineering work, causing delays and station closures on key routes across the country.Key Facts
- Over 19 million leisure car trips are expected during the May bank holiday weekend (Friday to Monday).
- This is the highest car trip number since 2016.
- Around 40% of drivers plan to take a day trip or overnight break.
- Only 6% of drivers said high fuel prices have stopped them from traveling.
- The M5 motorway from Bristol to Taunton is predicted to have heavy traffic.
- Rain after a sunny spell may change travel plans.
- Rail engineering work will close parts of the east coast mainline for three days, affecting journeys between London, Edinburgh, and Newcastle.
- Liverpool Lime Street station and London’s Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations will close during the weekend.
- Network Rail advises travelers to check travel plans carefully and prepare for disruptions.
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