ADAC warns: Mega traffic jams on the long weekend in Baden-Württemberg!

ADAC warns: Mega traffic jams on the long weekend in Baden-Württemberg!

The long weekend is just around the corner and the anticipation of excursions and travel is palpable. But the ADAC warns: Anyone planning to be on the road next Friday, October 3rd, should be prepared for significant traffic disruptions. German Unity Day is a nationwide holiday and many people use the opportunity for short vacations. Especially in Baden-Württemberg, the streets could get really crowded stern.de reported.

The highest probability of traffic jams is expected on Thursday afternoon. Holidaymakers from many federal states, including Hesse, Saxony and Thuringia, use the autumn holidays to travel to the south or to the coast. The motorways in the southwest are particularly hard hit, such as the A5 from Weinheim to Basel, the A6 from Mannheim to Nuremberg, the A8 from Karlsruhe to Munich and the A81 from Heilbronn to Singen. But you should also be prepared for heavy traffic in the Alpine countries.

Travel times at a glance

If you are traveling at one of the following times, it could be tight:

• Donnerstag Nachmittag, 2. Oktober: Spitzenstau am einfallsreichen Feiertag.
• Freitag Vormittag, 3. Oktober: Während die meisten Urlauber aufbrechen.
• Sonntag Nachmittag, 5. Oktober: Rückreise für viele Urlauber.

What many should not forget is the truck driving ban on Friday, which applies to vehicles over 7.5 tons on German highways from 0 a.m. to 10 p.m. This could contribute positively to relieve traffic, but should at the same time tighten the traffic jams on weekdays.

Waiting for the toll?

In addition, it was pointed out over 1,300 construction sites in Germany that could also make travel difficult. The ADAC recommends information about the current traffic situation in good time and, if necessary, consider alternative routes. Full roads abroad are also expected; Especially at border crossings, where random controls can take place.

But not only who is traveling with your own car has to struggle with the traffic jams. Rental cars are also very popular and the ADAC offers simple payment options. Up to 24 hours before rental can be paid via PayPal, and a credit card is required for short -term bookings. Particularly noteworthy: When renting directly on site, a credit card on the driver name is required for the deposit. Cash payment is not possible how carvermietung.adac.de informed.

In summary, we are facing a busy weekend that wants to be well planned. A little patience should definitely be in your luggage!