If it really can’t be otherwise …
The best way not to be bothered by ‘Black Saturday’ is traveling on a different day. But what if you really can’t do anything else?
The ANWB expects ‘exceptional traffic pressure’ on European roads on Saturday. Starting and returning holidaymakers ensure overcrowded roads to and from popular European destinations. In France, August 2 this year is a black Saturday, because that day most of the people of the Paris region go on holiday and leave the city. Most crowds are expected on the A7 between Lyon and Orange, part of the Autoroute du Soleil. Motorists also have to take a delay on the subsequent A9 towards the Spanish border, the ANWB expects. This also applies to the A10 towards Bordeaux and the coastal towns in the southwest. Between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. it will probably be the busiest on the French roads.
In Germany the summer vacation starts this weekend in a few states. Many holidaymakers go to Italy and Croatia, for example. At the same time, many holidaymakers return to the north, says the ANWB. “This combination, together with more than 1,200 road works, causes considerable delay,” says a spokesperson. Long traffic jams are expected in particular around large cities such as Hamburg, Frankfurt and Nuremberg and on the A8 towards Salzburg. Holidaymakers in Austria and Switzerland are particularly delayed by tunnels.
In Austria it is about the Tauern tunnel and the Karawankentunnel. In Switzerland, the delay at the Gotthard tunnel in both directions can be more than two hours. Traffic in Italy is mainly stuck on routes to the coast and the lakes.
Just later
Many holidaymakers leave the Netherlands extremely early to stay ahead of the crowds, but on this black Saturday that makes little sense. If you leave at 4 a.m., you end up in France during the morning, exactly when many French people leave. As a result, there is a good chance that you will connect at the back of the traffic jams caused by the French. It is therefore better to leave after 9 a.m., which increases the chance that many traffic jams will be solved when you arrive in France.
Back early
For recurring holiday traffic, leaving is the best. Many holidaymakers have to check out from their hotel or from the campsite before 10 am and then get in the car en masse. When you are over before 10 am Lyon or drive from Italy halfway through Switzerland, you will stay ahead of the masses. It is no guarantee for a traffic jam -free return trip, but it does help.
Driving at night is discouraged by almost all authorities. Because even though there is at night Little traffic, your driving skills are remarkably worse, especially after midnight, which makes the risk of an accident much greater. Especially due to the ‘second sleep’, holidaymakers regularly end up against the crash barrier or worse.
If it really can’t be helped …
The best way to avoid ‘Black Saturday’ is to travel on a Different Day. But what if you really can’t do otherwise?
The ANWB expects ‘Exceptional Traffic’ on European Roads on Saturday. Departing and Returning Holidaymakers Cause Busy Roads to and from Popular European Destinations. In France, August 2 This Year, Considered Black Saturday, because day many residents of the Paris Region Go on Vacation and Leave the City is. Most congestion is expected on the a7 between Lyon and Orange, part of the car route du soleil. Motorists should also take into account delays on the connecting A9 Towards the Spanish Border, The ANWB Expects. This also applies to the A10 Towards Bordeaux and the Coastal Towns in the Southwest. The French Roads Are Likely to Be Busiest Between 8 Am and 2 pm
In Germany, The Summer Holidays, this Weekend starts in Some Federal States. Many Holidaymakers Travel to Italy and Croatia, For Example. At the same time, many holidaymakers are also return to the north, says the anwb. “This Combination, Together with More Than 1,200 Road Works, Causes Considerable Delays,” Says a Spokesperson. Long Traffic Jams Are Expected Especiate Around Large Cities Such As Hamburg, Frankfurt and Nuremberg and on the A8 Towards Salzburg. Holidaymakers in Austria and Switzerland Will Mainly Experience Delays at Tunnels.
In Austria This Conerns The Tauernunnel and the Karawankentunnel. In Switzerland, The Delay at the Gotthard Tunnel Can Be More Than Two Hours in Both Directions. Traffic in Italy is Mainly Conggested on Routes to the Coast and the Lakes.
Depart later
Many Holidaymakers Leave the Netherlands Extremely Early to Stay Ahead of the Crowds, but this is or little use on this black saturday. If you leave at 4 am, you will arrive in France in the morning, Exactly when many French people are also leaving. As a result, there is a high chance that you will join the back of the traffic jams caused by the French. It is Therefore Better To Leave After 9 Am, which Increases the Chance That Many Traffic James Will Be Resolved When You Arrive in France.
Returning Early is best
For Returning Holiday Traffic, Leaving Early is the Best. Many Holidaymakers Have To Check Out Of Their Hotel or Campsite Before 10 Am and Then Get Into The Car and Masse. If you are Lyon Before 10 am or halfway through Switzerland from Italy, you will stay ahead of the crowd. It is not a Guarantee for a traffic jam-free return journey, but it does help.
Driving at Night is discouraged by Almost All Authorities. Because even if there is little traffic at night, your driving skills are notice gray worse, as special after midnight, which makes the risk of an accident much greater. Especial Due to ‘Second Sleep’, Holidaymakers Regularly End Up Against the Crash Barrier – or Worse.