Anticipated Motorway Congestions due to Rising Reverse Traffic: ADAC Warns of Multiple Traffic Snarl-ups - Anticipates Heavy Traffic According to ADAC
In the midst of the summer holiday season, the Automobile Club of Germany (ADAC) is urging travellers to be mindful of their chosen travel days and times to avoid heavy congestion on the country's highways.
With many people from southern Germany embarking on their vacations, the ADAC is advising travellers to steer clear of weekend travel on highways in Bremen, Hesse, Lower Saxony, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Saarland. Peak traffic jams are expected on Friday afternoons, Saturday mornings, and Sunday afternoons due to significant traffic congestion during this period.
To avoid the heaviest traffic and lengthy delays caused by approximately 1,200 ongoing construction sites on German autobahns in these states, the ADAC recommends choosing travel days from Tuesday to Thursday or travelling during nighttime off-peak hours.
The ADAC also offers some additional advice to make your journey smoother. Avoid detouring onto side roads as it tends to increase stress and usually does not save time, while contributing to congestion off the main highway. Be prepared for long delays, especially on return trips after the holidays, with autobahns becoming congested almost like parking lots during peak times.
A truck driving ban on Saturdays for vehicles over 7.5 tons from 7 AM to 8 PM is in effect until August 31, which may help somewhat, but traffic is still heavy. Lastly, due to the warm weather expected during travel, it's important to carry sufficient drinks to stay hydrated in traffic.
In conclusion, to avoid jams, the best travel days and times recommended by ADAC are midweek (Tuesday to Thursday) or night hours, while weekends should be avoided due to recurring heavy congestion on key autobahn routes in these German states during the ongoing summer holiday period.
- To facilitate a smooth journey during the summer holidays, consider adopting the ADAC's community policy of avoiding weekend travel on highways in Bremen, Hesse, Lower Saxony, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Saarland.
- Additionally, to minimize delays due to vocational training about safe driving practices and roadwork, travel during off-peak hours or midweek (Tuesday to Thursday).
