Overview

• Traffic congestion is forecasted on key routes to the North and Baltic Sea coasts, the Alpine region, and southern destinations as the Easter holiday travel begins.
• Ongoing construction at 977 sites across German highways, particularly on the A4 and A9, is expected to exacerbate delays.
• The Autobahn GmbH warns of localized traffic increases in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia due to early holiday schedules in these regions.
• Cross-border travel into Austria, especially on the Tauern and Brenner highways, may face delays from construction and winter conditions.
• Authorities recommend travelers use digital tools for route planning and ensure vehicles are equipped with winter gear for higher-altitude regions.