Bank holiday travel chaos warning with 16 million cars on roads

Bank holiday revellers have been warned of travel chaos with up to 16 million cars expected to hit the roads on 'frantic Friday' and rail strikes also set to add to disruption. The weather is set to change just in time for the weekend with highs of 20C - which will add to the congestion as millions make a dash to seaside towns and fairs. Friday is set for a tea-time meltdown as the holidaymakers' rush clashes with office workers trying to get home and the after-school traffic. The train driver's overtime ban on bank holiday Monday - which is set to cancel hundreds of services - and the nearly 500 planned rail works will push more people into their cars and add to delays on roads, the RAC said.   As many as 16 million cars will hit the UK's roads this weekend leading to many congested routes This maps outlines where the biggest areas of congestion are expected on the country's roads The nearly 500 planned rail works over the bank holiday will add to delays this weekend as many will chose to travel by car The weather is set to change with the mercury set to hit highs of 20C over the weekend Spokesman Rod Dennis said: 'It's looking like a Frantic Friday, with getaway, https://j888.today school and commuter traffic building into the evening. 'Major trunk routes will be congested, with Saturday also busy.