Rijkswaterstaat (RWS) expects a heavy morning and evening rush hour on Thursday. In addition, traffic must take into account local slipperiness as a result of freezing wet road sections, the organization reports on Wednesday.
In the morning, showers, with possible hail and wet snow, will move across the country. In places where there is a shower, it can be busier than usual, “says Rijkswaterstaat, which advises motorists to be well prepared and to check current traffic information before departure.
Rijkswaterstaat says “to sprinkle where necessary” and advises road users “to adjust the driving style if necessary.”
During a heavy rush hour, it is expected that there will be up to 500 kilometers of traffic jams on the national roads. A heavy rush hour is also expected in the evening. It can rain especially in the southern half of the country. The peak of the evening rush hour is expected around 5.30 pm.