Gridlocks on highways heading to Croatia and Italy - authorities brace for potential more pandemonium
This weekend, **heavy traffic congestion is forecast on Europe's holiday routes**, particularly towards popular destinations such as Croatia and Italy. According to traffic services including ADAC (Germany) and ACE Auto Club Europa, the peak travel times are expected on Friday between the late afternoon and evening, with a possible second peak on Saturday morning.
The routes to Croatia and Italy are anticipated to see significant delays due to a large number of vehicles leaving urban centers towards the coast and holiday resorts. The Inntal motorway (A12) and Tauern motorway (A10) in Austria, as well as the Fernpass road (B179) and the Brenner motorway (A13), are all expected to be affected by traffic congestion.
The problem of massive traffic jams on motorways is a recurring issue during the summer holiday season. To ease the traffic situation, measures such as the suspension of roadworks, restrictions on heavy goods vehicles, and additional traffic monitoring using helicopters and drones have been implemented in several countries. However, truck bans in various days and routes in Europe may affect freight traffic and thus have knock-on effects on overall traffic flow on key highways.
Authorities advise drivers to plan for delays, consider alternative routes, and remain vigilant, especially on conventional roads where accident risks are higher during peak holiday travel times. The ADAC recommends avoiding travel on Friday afternoons or Saturday mornings due to the highest risk of traffic congestion, with ideal times for travel being early Monday or Tuesday.
Travelers heading towards Croatia and Italy this weekend should expect intense congestion, especially starting Friday afternoon through Saturday, with possible extended delays on major highways as millions embark on their summer holidays across Europe. Planning ahead and following traffic updates from ADAC and ACE Auto Club Europa will be crucial for a smoother journey.
The Austrian automobile club ÖAMTC warns of numerous construction sites in Austria that will further exacerbate the traffic situation. Meanwhile, the national automobile club HAK in Croatia advises travelers to depart as early as possible in the morning or on weekdays and to plan alternative routes due to heavy traffic on the A1 motorway and border crossings to Slovenia.
As the start of the summer holiday season approaches, it is essential for travelers to be prepared for potential delays and to plan their journeys accordingly to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.
- The automotive industry may experience disruptions due to the heavy traffic congestion in Europe's transportation network, specifically on routes leading to Croatia and Italy.
- For those planning to travel, it is advisable to factor in the delays anticipated in the lifestyle sector, particularly on major highways, this weekend, especially from Friday afternoon through Saturday.
- As millions of travelers begin their summer holidays, finance could be impacted by potential freight traffic delays resulting from truck bans in Europe, which might affect the overall traffic flow on key highways.
- In the midst of the predicted traffic congestion, maintaining a vigilant drive on conventional roads, where accident risks are higher during peak travel times, is crucial for a safe journey, as recommended by automobile clubs such as ADAC.
