Alert: Potential Travel Disruptions Expected for UK Bank Holiday Weekend

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