ADAC warns: Traffic jam alarm on the motorways – How to avoid rush hour!

ADAC warns: Traffic jam alarm on the motorways – How to avoid rush hour!

The last days of August not only bring summer to an end, but also heavy traffic on Germany's motorways. The ADAC is expecting some of the worst traffic jams of the year for the coming weekend. The routes to Hamburg, Bremen and Dortmund, which are already among the most heavily frequented transport routes, are particularly affected. Construction sites and diversions are an additional challenge for travelers with over 1,200 ongoing construction sites. How trans.info reports, drivers should have a fair amount of patience, both when starting and when returning from their summer vacation.

The ADAC warns urgently about the big rush at the weekend - drivers who are on the road today in particular must expect considerable delays. The last wave of summer holidays in Germany will increase traffic, especially in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Waves of travel from other federal states are also to be expected, as many families want to use their last vacation days together. That means: traffic jam ahead!

Identify traffic jam hotspots

The busiest motorways in northern Germany are the A1 from Lübeck via Hamburg to Bremen to Dortmund and the A3, which represents an important east-west axis for transit traffic from Austria and the Czech Republic. But the A5 from Basel via Karlsruhe to Frankfurt and the A6 between Mannheim and Nuremberg are also frequently jammed. Patience is required on these routes - the A7, which connects Flensburg with Füssen/Reutte, also always attracts many holidaymakers. If you want to go south, you should also avoid the A8 to Salzburg and the A9 to Munich if possible i21h.com.

There will also be various full closures next weekend, including the A42 between Kamp-Lintfort and Dortmund and the A46 near Wuppertal. Drivers should plan for this detour to avoid further frustration. The A60 near Mainz is also affected, which further complicates the situation in the region.

Traffic conditions in Europe

But the traffic jam problem knows no bounds. Travelers abroad must also expect problems in the coming period. Construction sites and exit bans on the Brenner motorway in Austria as well as increased likelihood of traffic jams on the Tauern and Pyhrn routes are additional stumbling blocks. In Switzerland there are nighttime closures, particularly at the Pfändetunnel. From September 1st, the Mont Blanc Tunnel in Italy will be completely closed for renovation work until mid-December, causing even greater traffic jams. Also adac.de warns that border controls between Germany and its neighboring countries will result in additional waiting times. Waiting times of 30 to 60 minutes at borders such as Suben and Walserberg are not uncommon.

The ADAC has a clear recommendation for companies in the transport industry: travel from Tuesday to Thursday if possible. Roads are congested on Friday and Sunday, especially in the afternoon and Saturday morning. If you have flexible delivery times, you should use them to get through the traffic jams as relaxed as possible.

In summary: If you are traveling on the motorways at the weekend, you should definitely be prepared for heavy traffic situations. A good hand at route planning can help save a few nerve-wracking hours in traffic jams.