How to Avoid Traffic Jams This Weekend
- Published on 26/02/2026 7:07
Bison Futé predicts heavy traffic from Friday to Saturday, with a peak towards the East and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
This weekend’s travel will involve zones B and C. Zone C begins its second week of vacation, while zone B, Belgium, and the northern part of the Netherlands are nearing the end of their holidays. Traffic is expected to be heavy, with a peak anticipated on Saturday.
On Friday, February 27, in the direction of departures, routes towards the northeastern quarter will be highly trafficked, notably the A6, A31, and A36 motorways from early afternoon until evening. In Île-de-France, initial difficulties are expected as early as late morning on the A6 between the A86 and the Fleury-en-Bière tollgate, with increased slowdowns in the mid-afternoon due to home-work commutes. In the direction of returns, routes coming from the eastern borders (A4, A35, A36) will be busy from mid-afternoon until early evening.
A risky crossroad
Saturday, February 28, will be the busiest day. In the direction of departures, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region will face the most significant challenges, with very dense traffic on the A6, A40, A43, and the RN90 from morning until evening. In the direction of returns, significant congestion is expected in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Burgundy, and the East, particularly on the A40, A43, A46, A5, A31, and A6.
Nationally, Friday is classified as green, with orange sectors in Burgundy, the East, and Île-de-France. Saturday is green nationally but red in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in the direction of departures, and red in Burgundy, the East, and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in the direction of returns. Sunday, March 1, is classified as green in both directions.
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It is advisable to avoid the main affected routes during the busiest time slots and to plan ahead for trips, especially on Saturday.
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This page is translated from the original post "Comment éviter les bouchons ce week-end" in French.
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