Anticipated Congestion on Ascension Holiday Weekend as ADAC Issues Traffic Jam Alert - Anticipated highway congestion reported during extended holiday weekend by ADAC
Ascension Weekend Approaches with Traffic Challenges Across Europe
Anticipate heavy traffic during the Ascension weekend, particularly between May 25 and May 29, owing to increased leisure travel and over 1200 construction sites on highways. ADAC, the automobile club, predicts the first traffic jams as early as Wednesday afternoon. increased traffic is expected on Thursday, the holiday.
School holidays in many federal states and Hamburg's vacation contribute to an increase in traffic on Friday. However, the return wave is expected to begin on Sunday afternoon and peak in the evening.ADAC expects relatively calm traffic conditions on Friday and Saturday.
Highways to coastal areas and metropolitan regions are most likely to experience congestion. Motorways in Austria and Switzerland are expected to see increased traffic over the holiday weekend with favorable weather conditions. Delays are expected on the West, Tauern, Brenner, and Gotthard motorways, as well as the Gotthard route.
Planning ahead, checking for traffic updates, and using real-time traffic apps may help travelers navigate potential congestion during the Ascension weekend. Flexibility with travel routes can also reduce delays caused by construction zones.
In Munich, known for congested roads, especially during holidays, travelers should expect delays around key intersections and construction sites. Austria and Switzerland also experience heavy traffic on holidays, especially on highways leading to popular tourist destinations.
The Commission, considering the increased travel due to the Ascension weekend and school holidays, has decided to initiate the procedure provided for in Article 93 (2) of the Treaty, aiming to provide updates on general-news related to traffic congestion and travel delays across Europe. In light of the anticipated lifestyle changes during this period, it is crucial for travelers to plan ahead, check for real-time traffic updates, and adopt flexibility with travel routes to mitigate potential delays on highways, especially those leading to coastal areas, metropolitan regions, and popular tourist destinations.
