Brace for Easter getaway mayhem with 21,500,000 journeys hitting UK roads

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Basically: don't travel over Easter Weekend.

People should prepare for long delays if they’re going for an Easter getaway this weekend

The breakdown cover company has been tracking traffic levels since 2014 and estimated 21.5 million car journeys will be made between Good Friday and Easter Monday. ‘It’s very possible this weekend could turn out to be one of the busiest for leisure journeys for many years. Drivers wanting to avoid huge queues are encouraged to travel after 7.30pm if possible, or otherwise set off before 9am.Some of the traffic pictured on the M25 over the weekend – and the delays are expected to increase up to Easter The M6 north between Junction 26 and Junction 36 Mr Dennis further urged drivers to make sure vehicles are prepared for getaway trips.

 

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candyman

Having seen the price of fuel at Reading services on the M4 yesterday, I would hazard to say that most people can’t afford to fill the car up….

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