Expect widespread disruption this bank holiday weekend as delays and congestion are anticipated on key roads, rail routes, and airports. More than 2 million travelers are expected to pass through airport doors, making it the busiest travel weekend of the year. Road traffic is expected to peak on Friday and Saturday, with the RAC estimating 19.2 million leisure trips. Drivers should be cautious around events like Creamfields in Cheshire and Leeds and Reading festivals, where congestion is expected. National Highways has lifted roadworks to ease congestion, especially in Kent and at the Port of Dover. Rail travelers may face disruptions, with no long-distance services at London King’s Cross and reduced timetables in other areas. Trains are expected to be busy, with bookings up 182% from last year. Airports are aiming to avoid a repeat of last year’s chaos, with over 700,000 passengers affected by a flight planning glitch. Abta estimates over 2 million people will travel overseas this weekend, with Friday being the busiest day for departures. Source: The Guardian
