Drivers are being warned to expect the busiest summer holiday getaway on the roads in four years amid fears of a ‘Saturday scramble’ after the school term ends.
The RAC estimates that 14.1million motorists will embark on journeys for holidays or day trips between Friday and Sunday, causing huge tailbacks on major routes.
This is the second highest total in records back in 2016, beaten only by 18.8million in 2022 when the easing of pandemic restrictions sparked a surge in travel.
Most schools in England and Wales break up at the end of this week or early next week. The academic year has already
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