Stau-chaos at the start of the holiday: ADAC warns of traffic infarction in NRW!

Stau-chaos at the start of the holiday: ADAC warns of traffic infarction in NRW!

Autumn is just around the corner, and that not only brings shorter days, but also an increase in traffic on the highways. On Friday, October 10th, the autumn holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia, Bremen, Lower Saxony, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saxony-Anhalt and Saarland begin, which is loud sueddeutsche.de could lead to a real traffic jam chaos.

A particularly strong volume of traffic is expected on Friday afternoon between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. The combination of commuters, holidaymakers and excursions is guaranteed to ensure full roads. Therefore, the ADAC recommends that you either open early in the morning or only in the evening to avoid traffic jams. Even if there is a certain relief at the weekend, traffic on the routes to the popular travel destinations on the North and Baltic Sea as well as on the routes in the Alps and the low mountain ranges still tense.

Stau-hotspots and construction sites

Particular caution is advised on the highways in North Rhine-Westphalia, which include the A1, A2, A3, A4 and A40, especially around Cologne, Bonn and in the Ruhr area. At the same time, adac.de warns of over 1,230 construction sites nationwide, more than 800 of which can be found in North Rhine-Westphalia. These construction sites can also cause delays.

The ADAC also emphasizes the weather conditions that can contribute to the risk of traffic jams. Fog in particular can limit the view, especially when driving into higher altitudes of the Alps, where winter tires are recommended. The A5, A6, A7 and A9, which are particularly risky, also include - here it is worth choosing the routes carefully.

Traffic forecast for the rest of the weekend

The following weekend is expected to be less problematic, but the traffic situation remains tense. According to [geo.de] (https://www.geo.de/stauprognose ---feiertag-und-start-der-Herbstferien-Sorgen-Fuer-Staus-36089748.html), traffic jams can still occur, especially on access to the popular hiking areas and coasts. Although the traffic volume will generally decrease, it is advisable to pay attention to the numerous construction sites and possible weather impairments.

Another challenge is the existing border control at German borders, which includes random checks. Additional waiting times can occur at important transitions such as Suben and Walserberg.

With the upcoming autumn holidays, nothing stands in the way of a relaxing vacation or an excursion weekend - provided you plan the trip well and remain informed about the current traffic situation.