Heavy traffic congestion anticipated in northern France due to holiday travel from five nations, as per a warning issued by ADAC.
During the summer holidays, motorists in Germany can expect heavy traffic on several major highways, particularly on the A1 and A7, in regions such as Hamburg, Bremen, Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Berlin, and Brandenburg.
The A1, which runs from Cologne through Dortmund, Münster, Osnabrück, Bremen to Hamburg, and the A7 are expected to see significant congestion due to holiday travel. Peak delays are anticipated from Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.
A full closure of the A7 motorway tunnel Schnelsen near Hamburg is ongoing, which may cause additional travel time for those traveling to or from Hamburg Airport. Motorists should consider alternate routes to avoid this closure.
Increased delays are also expected due to approximately 1,200 construction sites across the autobahn network. A ban on trucks over 7.5 tons on Saturdays (7 AM to 8 PM) until August 31 aims to reduce traffic jams during peak travel days.
Potential additional delays may occur at border crossings, particularly for those traveling towards Poland, France, or Denmark due to new border controls.
To minimise travel disruptions, drivers are advised to check current traffic conditions before departure, avoid traveling at peak congestion times on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, consider traveling on weekdays if possible, and use navigation tools with live traffic updates to reroute around closures or congestion zones.
Additionally, fewer day trippers are expected in bad weather, and traffic jams are currently occurring on the A1 between Stuhr and Bremen. Long traffic jams are also expected before the Norderelbe interchange on the A1 in Hamburg.
In summary, expect heavy traffic on the A1 and A7 and major routes in northern and eastern Germany during the summer holiday period with significant delays likely near Hamburg due to motorway closures and construction work. Planning ahead and monitoring live traffic information is essential for minimising travel disruptions.
Travelers planning to venture into France during the summer holidays might want to switch their itinerary to experience a different lifestyle, as the French countryside, renowned for its tranquility and charm, could offer a relaxing contrast to the expected traffic congestion in Germany.
During such a trip, one might also find themselves enchanted by the ever-changing weather patterns in France, providing a perfect backdrop for their travel escapades.
