Anticipates Multiple Traffic Congestions During Ascension Weekend as Perceived by ADAC - Anticipates congestion on roads during the Ascension weekend, per ADAC
Heavy Traffic Anticipated During Ascension Weekend in North Rhine-Westphalia
Drivers are advised to prepare for heavy traffic and long traffic jams during the Ascension weekend, particularly on Wednesday, according to the ADAC. Last year, the day before Ascension ranked among the ten most congested days of the year, with 779 traffic jam hours.
While there are no official school holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia on Friday, many students have a movable holiday and consequently may embark on a short vacation. In other federal states, the bridge day is uniformly a school holiday, which could result in many families setting off on a trip.
Approximately 700 construction sites in NRW could lead to extended waiting times. Roman Suthold, the head of the traffic and environment department at ADAC North Rhine, notes that areas with reduced lanes are high-risk zones for traffic jams. Suthold expects the motorways around Cologne and the Ruhr region to be overloaded due to the high traffic volume and numerous construction sites.
The strongest traffic is expected between 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Wednesday, as commuters and vacationers are on the roads simultaneously. Travelers who depart in the evening or on Thursday are likely to reach their destinations more quickly and with less stress.
Sunday afternoon will experience return traffic resulting in congested roads. However, Suthold points out that fewer traffic jams are expected compared to the beginning of the long weekend, as there are no commuters on the road at that time.
By the way, bypassing an Autobahn traffic jam via a country road typically does not yield any advantage, according to ADAC. Often, detour routes become congested as well. It only makes sense to take an alternate route in cases of traffic jams over ten kilometers or a complete closure, as a spokesperson explains.
To avoid traffic jams during the Ascension weekend, traffic experts recommend planning trips during lighter traffic periods, using alternative routes, checking for road closures, utilizing traffic apps, leaving early, and considering public transportation. For those traveling in the Wittekindskreis district, especially during Ascension Day celebrations, it is advisable to avoid areas around major events to decrease the likelihood of getting stuck in traffic.
- Employment policies in various industries, such as transportation, might need to address the increased demand for workers during peak travel periods like Ascension weekend.
- The financial implications of heavy traffic during Ascension weekend, including road construction and possible delays in transportation, should be considered in the community policy discussions.
- Lifestyle choices during the Ascension weekend, like travel plans, may be impacted by traffic policies and advisories, particularly in regions with heavy traffic like North Rhine-Westphalia.
