The temporary car insurance provider Cuvva has shared the best times to take to the roads during the Easter holidays to avoid heavy traffic.
With the Easter bank holiday creating a long weekend from Friday, March 29 to Monday, April 1 2024, many families are planning on making a short getaway.
However, Darryl Bowman, motoring expert at Cuvva, suggested that drivers can avoid congestion by setting off early in the morning or later in the day.
He explained: “Millions of people are gearing up for road trips and getaways to make the most of the upcoming Easter break. With planned rail engineering works set to cause disruptions, hitting the road seems like the easiest and safest bet, if you want to keep your bank holiday plans on track.
“Departing early in the morning or later in the afternoon can help you dodge peak congestion times on the road. Check out the traffic conditions on the route you take before you set off, and always have a backup plan with alternative routes in mind.”
In particular, Cuvva highlighted that the worst time to travel during Good Friday or Easter Monday will be between 9am and 5pm, with the majority of motorists also taking to the roads.
As a result, drivers can beat the crowds and make the most of their time away from home by setting off first thing in the morning on the Friday and returning on Monday evening.
Alternatively, the company noted that the roads should be considerably quieter during the Saturday and Sunday, meaning that motorists taking a shorter holiday should not be badly affected by the roads.
However, Cuvva also recommended that motorists avoid certain roads that usually see a sharp increase in the number of commuters during the holidays.
The insurer suggested that stretches of the M6 will be busy around the Lake District, Liverpool and Stoke-on-Trent whilst the M25 is set to see delays between Surry and the M40 exit.
However, some A-roads are also expected to be busy during the Easter holidays, with the worst delays forecast on the A303 near Stonehenge.
Finally, Darryl suggested that motorists planning on taking a long-distance trip over the Easter holidays should avoid driver fatigue by sharing the journey with a loved one.
He added: “It’s always a good idea to share the long drive with a friend or family member.
“They can easily get a temporary car insurance policy to drive your car, ensuring a smoother and safer trip for everyone.”
