More than 300 miles of roadworks will be lifted this Bank Holiday weekend – see if YOUR trip is affected
As Britain prepares for the most congested Bank Holiday in four years, Highways England have found a solution to ease the traffic
MORE than 300 miles of roadworks stretched across the country will be lifted ahead of the late May Bank Holiday weekend.
Highways England announced on Friday they would be clearing up motorways and A roads in an attempt to ease the congestion toll for Brits keen to get away this weekend.
Just over 16 million leisure trips are expected to be made this weekend, with warm weather forecasts promising to make traffic headed towards coastal areas a headache for holiday makers.
But the government roads specialists have promised roadworks won't add further stress to your journey, with almost 98 per cent of main travel routes due to be free of maintenance.
On top of completing 184 miles worth of jobs by 6am on Friday morning, an additional 162 miles of road development projects have been put on hold until 12.01am on Tuesday 30 May.
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Highways England mapped routes to show areas where works would be eased, with more than 30 centred around the London Orbital and stretches of road heading out of the capital.
See if your route will be affected in the detailed map below.
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NB: green markers indicate completed jobs, while yellow represent temporarily suspended roadworks.
By suspending or completing roadworks, more lanes will be open and many speed restrictions will be lifted.
On Thursday, The Sun Online revealed the RAC's anticipated traffic hotspots as the nation prepares for the busiest Bank Holiday on our roads in four years.
The road management company also provided tips for drivers to help ensure their journeys are as safe as possible.
BANK HOLIDAY ROAD TRIP CHECKLIST
- Fuel: Make sure you have enough to get to your destination.
- Tyres: Check tyre pressure and the condition of your tyres, including the spare, prior to setting off. Look out for cuts or wear and make sure the tyres have a minimum tread depth of 1.6mm.
- Engine oil: Use your dipstick to check oil before any long journey, and top up if needed.
- Water: To ensure you have good visibility, always keep your screenwash topped up so you can clear debris or dirt off your windscreen.
- Lights: If your indicators, hazard lights, headlights, fog lights, reverse lights or brake lights are not functioning properly, you are putting yourself at risk.
Often forgotten in the rush to get the family packed up, drivers were encouraged to check fuel, engine oil and water levels in their vehicles, while also ensuring all lights were in working order and tyre pressures were at the required levels.