News: Britain’s drivers plan 19.5 million trips by car over Jubilee bank holiday weekend

The extra-long Jubilee bank holiday weekend will see drivers make an estimated 19.5 million leisure journeys by car, according to research from the RAC. 

A staggering 3.6 million leisure trips by car are expected to be made on the Friday 3rd June bank holiday alone, as day-trippers combine with families making their way back home at the end of the half term break.

The RAC study of 1,460 drivers’ Jubilee travel plans reveals that bank holiday Thursday (2nd June) is set to be the next busiest day on Britain’s roads, with 3.3 million estimated trips. 
Saturday 4th June and the Wednesday preceding the bank holidays are set to see an anticipated 2.6 million leisure trips each day. 

An additional 5 million trips by car are expected at some point over the full five day holiday period.

Transport experts INRIX predicts that traffic conditions could be worst in the mornings of the bank holidays and advise drivers to set off as early as possible, or even delay their trips until much later in the day, to avoid heavy traffic. 

The M25, southbound M5, A303 and A720 Edinburgh city bypass are the roads highlighted as ones to watch for potential delays. 

If you are travelling by car over the Jubilee weekend plan your journey carefully to avoid the worst of any congestion on the roads.

If you are driving this weekend, make sure you check over your vehicle before setting out. 

Make sure oil, coolant and screenwash are all at the right levels. Ensure your tyres are free of damage and are inflated properly.