Britain’s drivers are facing congestion on major routes this weekend as millions of people embark on bank holiday getaway trips despite the surge in fuel prices.
The RAC estimates 19million leisure trips will take place by car between tomorrow and Monday in the UK, an increase of one million from last year’s spring bank holiday.
Tomorrow and Saturday will see the heaviest getaway traffic with 3.8million drivers planning a trip each day – then 3.4million on Sunday and 3.1million on Monday.
With a 32C heatwave on the way, a further 3.4million people intend to take a trip some time between Friday and Monday
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