In Germany traffic is coming to a standstill due to construction work and returning Scandinavian holidaymakers. For example, it is expected to be fixed early on Saturday on the A8 between Munich and Salzburg. The A99 near Munich is closed in both directions. In Hamburg, the A7 to the north near Hamburg is closed due to construction work.
Many Parisians start their holiday this weekend and travel en masse to the south. On Black Saturday, France’s biggest bottleneck is the A7 between Lyon and Orange, on the Autoroute du Soleil. The ANWB expects a delay of about three hours there and it will also be very hot. According to Weeronline, the mercury on the popular holiday route rises to 32 degrees. It is therefore recommended to bring enough water.
The traffic service advises travelers to the south of France to drive via the A20 over Limoges and Brive. Between Tours and Bordeaux, traffic jams on the A10 must be taken into account.
In Switzerland on Saturdays at the Gotthardtunnel there can be traffic jams in both directions all day long. Travelers should take into account a delay of about two hours. In Austria, there is a delay on the popular holiday route A10 and A11 between Salzburg, Villach and the Slovenian border. The biggest bottlenecks are the Tauerntunnel and the Karawankentunnel.
Dutch Formula 1 fans who are on their way to Hungary for the Grand Prix this weekend should take into account the crowds on the A4/M1 to Budapest from Vienna. In Italy too, the highways can become overcrowded by holidaymakers to the Mediterranean and Adriatic coasts. Travelers’ patience is tested on the A22 between Brenner and Verona.
In the Netherlands, Rijkswaterstaat will be working on the A2 near Eindhoven in the coming month. Until August 22, traffic in both directions will have to travel on fewer and narrower lanes. The work can cause significant disruption. The ANWB therefore advises against the route for cars with caravans.