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Anticipates High Volume of Traffic at Pentecost Holidays Onset - Provides useful advice in preparation
Caution Ahead: Traffic chaos forecasted for Bavarian motorways during Pentecost weekend, particularly on routes to Austria and Italy
Munich - Navigate Through delays: Motorists planning their holidays for the Pentecost weekend should brace for patience-testing hours on Bavaria's motorways. The ADAC has issued a heads-up for holidaymakers, predicting traffic jams on motorways leading to Austria and Italy.
The Pentecost weekend conundrum in Bavaria: ADAC predicts chaos on German-Austrian-Italian routes
Drivers heading to holiday regions in Austria and Italy should buckle up for extended waiting times, according to Munich's automobile club, the ADAC. Routes like the A9 to Munich, the A8 towards Salzburg, the Inntal motorway, the A95, and the Fernpass will see the worst of it.
The situation is expected to worsen due to poor road conditions and the coinciding Pentecost holiday period in Baden-Württemberg and Austria.[1]
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Construction sites and delays on your journey: Beware the Brenner motorway pitfalls
Several construction sites dotting Bavarian motorways could add to the travel woes, warns the ADAC. Sections on the A3, A7, A92, and A93 have speed limits of 120 kilometers per hour due to road conditions. For motorcyclists, the speed limit is even stricter at 80 kilometers per hour due to the old concrete roadways that might be damaged by sudden heat during summer months.[2]
In Austria, the Brenner motorway A13 around the dilapidated Lueg bridge poses the highest risk of traffic congestion. Although June will see the route operating with two lanes, the special traffic management measures could result in tailbacks.
Coming Ahead of the Game
Travelers who do not set off on Friday or Saturday can save a significant amount of waiting time on their routes, the ADAC traffic experts advise. For international travel, purchasing the necessary toll stickers in advance might help avoid delays at toll station checkpoints. 2 (kam/dpa)
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_[1] Enrichment Data: To better anticipate delays, consider referring to the holiday traffic calendar for Austria and Baden-Württemberg to plan your journey. This calendar provides estimated traffic volumes during peak travel periods.
[2] Enrichment Data: To stay ahead of the game, use real-time traffic apps like Waze or Google Maps to monitor traffic conditions and adjust your route accordingly. These apps can provide alternative routes to avoiding heavy congestion and road construction sites.
A traveler embarking on a holiday journey during Pentecost weekend should prepare for a lifestyle adjustment, considering prolonged waiting times on specifically the A9, A8, Inntal motorway, A95, and the Fernpass. To further complicate travel, construction sites on the A3, A7, A92, and A93 may add to delays, with speed limits of 120 and 80 kilometers per hour, respectively.
Despite setting off ahead of the chaotic traffic predicted for Friday and Saturday, travelers can still enhance their experience by equipping themselves with cars equipped for long drives, ensuring a smoother ride amidst the construction sites and poor road conditions.
