Millions of Britons will run up against travelling chaos over the Bank Holiday weekend due to traffic jams, bad weather, and strike threats that will create a perfect situation for gridlock on the roads.
Over 52% of the British population is planning to take a short trip away even in the face of poor weather according to a survey. Most motorists plan to attempt to get around the traffic jams by travelling during the night, taking Friday off, or leaving work early so that they can get on the road early.
However, even with these attempts, millions will still have to face potential airport strikes, road works, bus replacement services, and Eurostar and Tube disruptions. Approximately 30 million Britons are expected to travel by road for over an hour at some point in the weekend with one in five expected to travel for at least four hours.
Due to many sporting events and musical festivals those who are staying at home will still be on the roads travelling to the event locations. Around 41% of those between the ages of 18 and 25 are planning to take a day trip at some point in the weekend with many lured to the Leeds Festival at Branham Park and the Reading Festival in Berkshire.
Esure car insurance predicts that the average traveller will face a delay of one hour and 24 minutes with 12% of all motorists forced to sit in a traffic jam lasting over there hours.
The poll also discovered that many Brits plan on heading to beach resorts such as Brighton, Blackpool, and the Isle of Wright.
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