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UK Drivers Face Major Delays as 17.9 Million Road Trips Begin This Bank Holiday

Warnings of heavy congestion highlight Friday and Saturday as peak travel days, with the M25 and routes to Devon and Cornwall expected to experience the worst delays.

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Overview

  • The RAC confirms 17.9 million leisure trips are planned for the late May Bank Holiday weekend, coinciding with the start of school half-term.
  • Friday, May 23, and Saturday, May 24, are forecasted to be the busiest travel days, with 3.4 million journeys expected each day.
  • Key routes, including the M25 near the Dartford Crossing and roads to Devon and Cornwall, could see delays of up to 45 minutes or more during peak hours.
  • Drivers are advised to travel early in the morning or late in the evening to avoid peak congestion, with traffic expected to ease significantly after 7pm.
  • The AA has issued an amber warning, projecting over 20 million journeys on Friday and over 19 million daily through Monday, urging motorists to prepare vehicles and plan routes carefully.