Traffic congestion on these specific roads as holidays come to an end
As the leaves begin to change colour and the weather turns cooler, many are gearing up for their final summer getaways. However, for those travelling by car, the journey home may be far from smooth.
In Germany, the states of Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern have recently concluded their summer vacations, marking the start of the end of the summer holiday season. This transition often leads to heavy traffic, particularly on major routes leading back from the Baltic Sea coast (A1, A20, A24) and near major cities. While specific real-time or 2022 forecasts for affected autobahns are not detailed in the provided sources, it is safe to expect congestion on these roads.
Elsewhere in Europe, the situation is no better. Austria's Fernpass, Brenner, Karawanken, Pyhrn, Inntal, Rheintal, Tauern, and Gotthard motorways are expected to see significant traffic. Delays are also anticipated on the Reschen Pass (B 180) due to traffic being controlled in sections on a single lane.
Border controls have been tightened at all German borders since early May, but the aim is to keep commuter and tourist traffic as unaffected as possible. Nevertheless, the highest traffic density is expected on Friday afternoon, Saturday, and Sunday afternoon.
The Auto Club Europa (ACE) has forecasted "traffic jam frustration on the return journey." The ADAC, another automobile association, expects the most problematic areas to be around highway construction sites, with over 1,200 currently mentioned.
The metropolitan areas of Stuttgart and Munich are expected to have more traffic and traffic jams. Longer waiting times are expected on the Gotthard route (A 2) in Switzerland. On Sunday, the return journey routes are expected to fill up from early afternoon.
In an attempt to alleviate some of the congestion, the ACE recommends the alternative route San Bernardino - Chur - Bellinzona (A 13) when waiting times exceed one hour. However, this route is also expected to be more crowded in such cases.
The summer traffic jam season is not yet over, as the summer holidays are ending in the federal states of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria next week. The ACE and ADAC also expect more traffic on routes to the North and Baltic Sea coasts. Additionally, classic return routes from France and from the north to the south will also be filled.
For those planning to travel by car, it is advisable to check real-time travel times for many important transit corridors in the Austrian motorway network in both northern and southern directions on the Asfinag website. By being aware of potential delays and congestion, travellers can better plan their journeys and avoid unnecessary stress.
As the weather turns cooler and the days grow shorter, it's a reminder that although the summer may be ending, the roads are far from clear. So, pack your patience along with your bags and enjoy the journey, even if it takes a little longer than expected.
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