Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRoads are expected to be busy as millions get away for summer break (Getty)UK roads are set for the busiest summer getaway in years this weekend, with an estimated 14.1 million motorists planning journeys between Friday and Sunday. The RAC predicts Saturday will be the peak travel day, with 3.8 million trips, as most schools in England and Wales begin their summer holidays. The hot weather is expected to persist for at least another 7 to 10 days, maintaining settled and fine conditions across the country. Despite a prolonged spell of temperatures exceeding 30C for 11 consecutive days somewhere in the UK, a shift to a more northerly flow is anticipated to bring a slightly cooler feel. Mean temperatures across England and Wales are significantly above average, with Scotland and Northern Ireland also experiencing warmer-than-normal conditions. In fullRoads set for busiest weekend in years as hot summer getaway beginsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
UK roads set for record weekend with 14.1 million journeys planned
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRoads are expected to be busy as millions get away for summer break (Getty)UK roads are set for the busiest summer getaway in years this weekend, with an estimated 14.1 million motorists planning journeys between Friday and Sunday. The RAC predicts Saturday will be the peak travel day, with 3.8 million trips, as most schools in England and Wales begin their summer holidays. The hot weather is expected to persist for at least another 7 to 10 days, maintaining settled and fine conditions across the country. Despite a prolonged spell of temperatures exceeding 30C for 11 consecutive days somewhere in the UK, a shift to a more northerly flow is anticipated to bring a slightly cooler feel. Mean temperatures across England and Wales are significantly above average, with Scotland and Northern Ireland also experiencing warmer-than-normal conditions. In fullRoads set for busiest weekend in years as hot summer getaway beginsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
