RAC predicts a record-breaking 20m getaway trips will be made as the warm weather continues Between Friday August 28 and Monday August 31, the UK’s motorways and major roads could see the highest volume of traffic since the RAC’s records began in 2015. ‘Frantic Friday’ is likely to be mired in heavy traffic, with more trips planned compared to any day over … [Read more...]
Big getaway jams expected this weekend
RAC predicts highest number of getaway trips in four years as school’s out for summer Number of leisure trips highest in four years, surpassed only by 2022 when the country emerged from COVID lockdown More than 14m drivers will make their getaway this weekend as schools across the country close for the summer, according to new data released by the … [Read more...]
Plaid under pressure on road jams
Responding to Rhun ap Iorwerth’s comments on M4 congestion in Newport, Welsh Conservative Shadow Environment Minister Andrew RT Davies has repeated his calls for a relief road to be built. Mr Davies said Plaid Cymru separatists’ longstanding opposition to the road had allowed problems to get worse. He also pointed to a public inquiry which found the … [Read more...]
RAC predict mad May holiday hussle
Despite high fuel prices, this weekend is set to be the busiest early May bank holiday on the the UK’s motorways and major A roads for 10 years with 19m leisure trips planned, only slightly behind the record 20m forecast in 2016. RAC say four-in-10 (39%) drivers intend to take to the road for a getaway some time from Friday through to Monday, with Saturday … [Read more...]
Easter getaway warning by RAC
Drivers are committed to making the most of the upcoming four-day Easter bank holiday despite sharply rising fuel prices. About 21m leisure journeys planned, according to a new study of drivers’ getaway plans by the RAC. With over a million more trips planned than last year, this Easter weekend is set to be the busiest on the roads since 2022 – which was … [Read more...]
17.6m leisure journeys this weekend
A massive 17.6m leisure journeys are expected to take place by car this August bank holiday with drivers in England and Wales eager to enjoy the last long weekend before Christmas. The RAC expects traffic to build from Friday to Saturday with 3m getaway trips likely to take place this Friday 22 August, rising to 3.4m on Saturday 23 August. A further 2.4m … [Read more...]
Easter getaway jams coming for 19 million motorists
This week’s Easter bank holiday getaway could be the busiest since 2022 – the first full break after COVID lockdowns – with more than 19m leisure journeys planned, according to a new study of drivers’ getaway plans by the RAC and traffic analytics specialists INRIX. Research suggests traffic will be equally severe on Thursday, Good Friday and Saturday with … [Read more...]
Peak jams predicted as train services suspended
With Christmas just around the corner, 20 million Brits are preparing to drive ‘home’ for the holidays to friends and family. Amid significant rail disruptions caused by planned closures on major train routes, the roads are set to be busier than ever, so the driving experts at Scrap Car Comparison are urging motorists to plan their journeys well in advance … [Read more...]
Take charge of your Christmas getaway this year
With 16 million drivers expected to take to the roads this Christmas, the UK’s busiest motorways have been revealed and so have the places where you'll get the quickest recharge with an ev. The M1, M5, M6 and M60 all expected to face severe traffic on the last weekend before Christmas, with the M25 anticipated to be worse off as Londoners flee the city to … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 October
Cardiff and Vale College has secured planning consent for a £65m new advanced technology centre at Cardiff Airport. The 130,000 sq ft project has been approved by Vale of Glamorgan Council as one of two new campuses in a £100m investment located alongside the college's existing International Centre for Aerospace Training and accommodate around 2,000 … [Read more...]
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