Get ready for the traffic mayhem this bank holiday weekend with 16 million cars hitting the roads and delays predicted on major routes. Find out the busiest times to travel and how to ease the pressure on NHS services!
As the early May bank holiday approaches, a warning of 'Mayhem' looms over the weekend with traffic levels expected to surpass pre-COVID numbers. Motorists are gearing up for a crescendo of cars on the roads, creating potential travel chaos. A study by motoring experts and transport analytics specialists, INRIX, indicates that the roads will be busier than ever, urging residents to plan ahead for their journeys.
With the busiest routes and times to travel highlighted, Brits are advised to prepare for delays and gridlock on Bank Holiday Monday. 16 million cars are projected to flood the roads, exacerbating the situation. Amidst the travel frenzy, there is a call for residents to order prescriptions in advance due to closures of pharmacies and GP surgeries during the holiday period.
In the midst of all this chaos, there is a silver lining in the form of improving weather conditions. After a month of grey skies and rain, warmer and more pleasant weather is forecasted for the bank holiday weekend. Despite the traffic woes, people across Lancashire and South Cumbria are reminded to ensure they have necessary medications ahead of the holidays.
As Yorkshire coast residents are advised on healthcare preparedness and Spain anticipates mixed weather for its bank holiday, the overall theme remains one of anticipation and readiness for the upcoming holiday weekend. With a public reminder to ease pressure on NHS services and a celebration of King Charles III's coronation anniversary, the bank holiday weekend promises a mix of challenges and festivities.
Bank holiday “Mayhem” could see a “crescendo of cars” on the roads this coming weekend as motorists head away.
It comes as a study by the motoring experts and transport analytics specialists, INRIX has suggested traffic is set to be “well above” pre-COVID levels. Getaway ...
With some community pharmacies and all GP surgeries due to close during the holiday, patients are encouraged to act swiftly. Information about pharmacy opening ...
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People living across Lancashire and South Cumbria have been urged to get repeat prescription orders in early ahead of the upcoming bank holiday.
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It comes as a study by the motoring experts and transport analytics specialists, INRIX has suggested traffic is set to be “well above” pre-COVID levels. Getaway ...
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