Stau-alarm! Chaos on the motorways on the first weekend in March!

Stau-alarm! Chaos on the motorways on the first weekend in March!

Bayern, Deutschland - On the upcoming weekend, the traffic situation on the motorways in Germany and Austria will be tense again. The holidays begin in Bavaria, share the Czech Republic and Slovakia, while in Saarland, Saxony and in parts of the Netherlands the vacation comes to an end. The ÖAMTC expects lively traffic, especially on the transit routes. Stau-hotspots include the construction site between Golling and Throwing on the Tauern Autobahn (A10) and the Brenner Autobahn (A13), since many holidaymakers are already traveling towards South Tyrol, as well as Especially on Saturday there will be the longest traffic jams in front of the A10 tunnel construction site. Holidaymakers in the Alps and day trippers, who are not tied to school holidays, ensure that the winter sports season culminated. The return journey from the ski areas will also be demanding, since traffic could stare especially in the morning and evening hours on the weekend. The carnival strongholds such as Cologne and Düsseldorf are experiencing quieter traffic on Friday, but disabilities through construction sites and winter road conditions cannot be ruled out on the highways, as well as 5min.at notes.

bottlenecks on the motorways

The most affected routes are the burner and tauern motorway and the Achenpass. Drivers have to be patient, as there are also stalls to the default roads and the winter sports locations. There are full closures on the A2 and A7, with some important routes, such as the A45, remain blocked until further notice. If you travel abroad by car, you should be prepared for winter road conditions and possible controls at the borders, as additional waiting times can arise at the transitions. Winter equipment is also compulsory in many countries and should be checked before starting driving.