Motoring organisations forecasting busier getaway than last year,while Network Rail says 95% of railways will operate as normalTraffic over the Easter holiday period is likely to peak on Thursday, according to the AA, and with motoring organisations forecasting a busier getaway than last year. The AA expects more than 11 million drivers to consume a trip over the bank holiday weekend,with the greatest number travelling on 24 March. The busiest roads are likely to be the routes to the south-west – the M4, M5 and A303 – with the M1, and M6 and M25 also set to be congested. Easter Sunday,however, is predicted to be one of the quietest days of the year. Roadworks on 450 miles of major routes will be finished or temporarily lifted by Highways England for the holiday weekend. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com