Easter Weekend: Heavy Traffic on French Roads
This page is translated from the original post "Week end de Pâques : circulation difficile sur les routes de France" in French.
- 06/04/2023 11:00
The Bison Futé forecasts were released today and present a rather challenging overview of road traffic this weekend.
Easter weekend is an unmissable moment of the spring season in France. For the religious, it symbolizes the resurrection of Christ. And for children, it’s a time for sharing and enjoying various treats during the chocolate egg hunt.
The Bison Futé forecasts predict disruptions on departures Friday evening and Saturday for travelers leaving Île-de-France and some major metropolises. This complements the usual weekend traffic difficulties. Many travelers will surely be affected this weekend!
Nationwide, the departure indicators are at orange for Friday and Saturday. Only Île-de-France and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes are marked red. On Sunday and Monday, these indicators will be green nationwide.
In terms of return traffic, Bison Futé reports green indicators throughout the period. However, caution is advised in Île-de-France, Grand Ouest, and Nord regions, which will be red on Monday.
Some potential traffic difficulties according to Bison Futé
Specifically, traffic issues concern the A7 motorway heading south. The A6b motorways and ring roads (Boulevard Périphérique and A86), which connect to the A6 and A10 motorways, are also responsible for slowdowns starting at the end of the morning.
This Saturday, highway disruptions will extend to major arteries across France on departure routes. Traffic jams and slowdowns are expected from early morning until late afternoon. The A13 motorway between Paris and Rouen and the toll booth at Saint-Arnoult on A10 are particularly affected. Furthermore, disruptions will also impact the A7 motorway.
For the return on Monday, patience will be required. Traffic will be heavy on motorways near coastal areas heading toward dense urban centers. From late morning until late evening, drivers must remain calm to reach their final destinations successfully.
From February 3, 2023, to May 2, 2023, inclusive, a decree authorizes vehicle traffic over 7.5 tons for the following purposes:
- Transport of humanitarian goods to Ukraine and neighboring countries, EXCLUDING Russia and Belarus
- Transport of goods to consolidation points located within the national territory for these goods
here. Mobiwisy wishes you a very happy Easter weekend and urges you to stay attentive on the roads!
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