Anticipated: Roadways Preparing for Peak Traffic Congestion During Bank Holidays
U.K. Bank Holiday Travel Disruptions: Navigating Roads and Rail Services
Travelers in the U.K. are advised to brace for potential disruptions during the upcoming August bank holiday weekend, as both roads and rail services are expected to face significant challenges.
On the road, the M5 between Bristol and Devon, particularly the stretch from junction 15 north of Bristol to junction 23 near Bridgwater, is predicted to see the most severe getaway traffic. Delays of more than 40 minutes are expected on Friday and Saturday, making early departures essential to avoid peak traffic congestion [1][4][5].
In Kent, the M20 will also be affected, with delays exceeding 30 minutes on Friday afternoon due to the large volume of vehicles traveling to Channel crossings at Dover or Folkestone. Particularly challenging areas include junction 7 near Maidstone to junction 3 westbound and junction 1 at Swanley to junction 5 at Aylesford eastbound [1][5].
Rail passengers are not exempt from these disruptions. On Saturday, there will be no long-distance services between London King's Cross and Peterborough, affecting Anglo-Scottish journeys by LNER and Lumo on the East Coast Main Line [3]. Additionally, no services will operate between Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International between Saturday and Monday [4].
Services operated by London Northwestern will run to and from Birmingham International only, while Avanti West Coast will operate a reduced and amended service to and from London Euston. Affected Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry services will be diverted, increasing journey times [4].
It is recommended to keep up-to-date with any travel updates to ensure a smoother journey. The RAC advises drivers to start their journeys early to avoid peak traffic and be prepared for longer delays [1][2].
Sources:
- RAC
- Highways England
- Network Rail
- National Rail Enquiries
- BBC News
Read also:
- Restrictions on Access to Almaty Center: Examining European and Asian Precedents
- Portable Solar Power Bank 2 Pro by Anker: Balcony Energy Station with Built-in Storage and Complimentary Delivery
- Experienced a 14,500-mile adventure across 22 states and Canada in a Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle, spending 25 nights within it. If you're contemplating an electric vehicle purchase, go ahead and make the move.
- Impact of Six-Year Construction on Tauerna Motorway for Vacationers
