ADAC warns: Expect long traffic jams in holiday traffic around Berlin!

ADAC warns: Expect long traffic jams in holiday traffic around Berlin!

Summer is finally arriving in Germany with all its joys, but the traffic situation on the roads could be a little cloudy for many. The ADAC warns of longer waiting times and increased traffic jams, as holiday traffic is increasing, especially around Berlin and in Brandenburg. As the Berlin newspaper reported, seven federal states have already started the summer holidays. Vacation time is also popular in the Netherlands and Scandinavia. So the streets are full and there are some challenges ahead.

Particular attention is paid to traffic disruptions at the German-Polish borders. Longer waiting times are expected there as border controls have been reintroduced since July. The A11 near Pomellen, the A12 in Frankfurt (Oder) and the A15 in Forst (Spree-Neiße) could stand out as particularly affected crossings. Drivers should prepare for uncomfortable waiting times as traffic volumes will increase significantly in the coming days. There will definitely be traffic jams on the last weekend in July, while the summer holidays in Berlin start on July 25th and the first waves of return trips begin.

Traffic forecasts and risk of traffic jams

But it's not just in Berlin and Brandenburg that traffic is sluggish. A look at the ADAC Maps shows that the traffic situation is also tense in other parts of Germany. The forecasts for the coming days indicate an increase in summer travel. In particular, the wave of travelers from North Rhine-Westphalia and the north of the Netherlands is viewed as critical. Holidaymakers are on the move, and day-trippers and last-minute travelers also create junctions on the motorways.

However, the risk of traffic jams is not limited to travel events. Many people returning from their summer holidays can also cause bottlenecks on their home travel routes. An increase in traffic jams is expected next weekend - especially on Friday afternoons, Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons. Drivers are well advised to plan their travel dates and routes flexibly and preferably travel from Monday to Thursday to avoid rush hour.

Construction work and truck driving bans

A look at the construction sites also showed that over 1,200 construction works on German highways remain active during the summer travel season. Particularly busy routes such as the A1, A3, A5, A7 and many others will be affected by the construction work. In addition, the summer travel ban for trucks over 7.5 tons remains in effect on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., which could provide a lot of free air on the roads.

In addition, some full closures have been announced that travelers should take note of. Among other things, the A4 at the Kirchheimer triangle will be closed from 11 p.m. on July 18th until 7 a.m. on July 19th. So if you are traveling on one of the German motorways in the coming days, you should use the ADAC's fixed route planning and current traffic information to avoid unpleasant surprises.

Last but not least, it should be mentioned that border controls continue to be carried out at the national borders. In addition to the waiting times at the crossings already mentioned, this could also lead to further delays - not only locally, but also when traveling to neighboring countries. Therefore, find out more before traveling ADAC traffic jam forecast about current developments and traffic conditions.