A crash on the M25 has led to severe traffic delays just as millions are expected to travel for the early May bank holiday weekend. Motorists are currently caught in a jam between junctions J10 (Guildford) and J11 (Woking), with queues stretching for six miles.
According to National Highways, delays are averaging around 45 minutes. The collision, involving a van, has caused significant congestion on both the clockwise and anticlockwise carriageways, affecting drivers heading towards Heathrow Airport.
This weekend is projected to be one of the busiest in a decade, with around 19 million trips forecasted across the UK. Today alone, dubbed ‘Frantic Friday’, 3.7 million people are expected to hit the roads.
Key facts about the traffic situation:
- A crash involving a van caused severe traffic congestion on the M25 clockwise in Surrey.
- Queues are stretching for six miles, causing delays of around 45 minutes.
- Severe delays also affect the anticlockwise carriageway, with queues reaching towards Heathrow Airport.
- The early May bank holiday is expected to be the busiest on roads in ten years.
Sean Kimberlin from RAC noted, “Even though fuel prices are uncomfortably high it clearly takes a lot to stop drivers taking to the roads to make the most of a bank holiday weekend.” The average price of petrol stands at 157.17 pence, while diesel costs around 189.23 pence.
This combination of high fuel costs and heavy traffic is frustrating many travelers. As Saturday approaches, it’s expected that an additional 4 million trips will occur, making this a challenging time for those traveling.
