Stau-alarm: This is how Christmas traffic in NRW becomes a test of patience!

Stau-alarm: This is how Christmas traffic in NRW becomes a test of patience!

In North Rhine-Westphalia, the Christmas holiday season begins from December 20, which, according to the ADAC, could lead to significant traffic problems. On Friday, December 20, traffic will probably reach its peak very much, as working people, family visitors and vacationers are on the road at the same time. According to traffic expert Prof. Dr. Roman Suthold from the ADAC should be expected to do the most traffic jams between 2 and 6 p.m. Long traffic jams can also be expected on Saturday and Monday, especially on the motorways around big cities and shopping centers.

traffic forecast and traffic jam hotspots

The ADAC mentions the A1, A2, A3, A40, A42 and A43. In particular, the Oberhausen area and the Cologne motorway ring have been identified as critical points. The traffic is also made more difficult by winter road conditions, and drivers should prepare for snow chain obligation and other safety -relevant measures before driving on a winter vacation. The clear recommendation is: use public transport and park the car on the outskirts to avoid seeking parking space because the cities are overcrowded in Advent.

The situation during the holidays looks a bit more relaxed: Sunday, December 22nd, Christmas Eve and the 1st Christmas holiday are shown as Sturpamen days. On December 26th and afterwards, a few return trips are expected again, but the risk of congestion remains lower than on the annual average. This confirms the ADAC transport analysis, which provides a general backlog for the time of the Christmas holidays until January 6th. Experts point out that the caterpillar preliminary Christmas period is one of the most stagous times a year, so drivers should be particularly patient.

In addition, the ADAC plans a changed CO2 tax that will also increase the prices for petrol and diesel in the coming weeks. This could be noticeable before January 1st. A positive message for travelers to Italy: The Mont Blanc tunnel between Chamonix and Courmayeur will be released again for traffic from December 16, which makes it easier to return from skiing. For detailed information on current construction sites and traffic conditions, drivers can use the ADAC app and the interactive website to plan their routes and keep an eye on the traffic situation.

ADAC Nordrhein-Westfalen reports that the stowage for Christmas is of crucial tips and helpful tips and To give traffic analyzes. Current trends on the traffic situation and specific congestion warnings can also be found on the official website at ADAC traffic information