Summer holiday roads gridlock predicted by RAC
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Motorists have been warned of a “perfect storm” on the UK’s roads over the next few days as millions of families set off on holiday. Wednesday 21 and Friday 23 July are predicted to be the busiest days on the roads, with 2.6 million and 2.3 million leisure trips made by drivers respectively. Simon Williams of RAC Breakdown said: “We seem to have all the elements of a perfect storm on the UK’s roads this summer – with millions of drivers having already planned their staycation trips, plus the very real prospect of huge numbers more booking last minute if their foreign travel plans end in tatters because of Covid travel restrictions. “It’s never been more important to plan ahead to avoid the busiest times.” Bob Pishue, transportation analyst at Inrix, said: “Our advice is to leave as early in the day as possible and to avoid travelling on Friday afternoon if at all possible.” The peak times on each of the next five days are predicted to be as follows:
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