More than 16m drivers are expected to hit the roads for the first bank holiday weekend in May with traffic well above pre-COVID levels - here's the best and worst times to travel if you want to avoid congestion.
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00:00 More than 16 million drivers are expected to hit the roads for the first bank holiday weekend in May,
00:05 so if you're planning a getaway, make sure you plan your journey to avoid getting stuck in traffic.
00:10 Drivers are advised to travel before 9am or after 5pm over the bank holiday weekend.
00:17 Friday will be the worst day for hold-ups according to the RAC,
00:21 with delays on major routes expected to take 13% longer than usual.
00:27 You should also avoid setting off between 9am and 2pm on Saturday and 11am and 3pm on both Sunday and Monday.
00:37 Whatever you do, have a great bank holiday and please stay safe on the roads.