Drivers in Hesse need to brace for heavy traffic and potential traffic jams on key travel routes like the A5, especially on December 22 and 23, as warned by ADAC Hessen-Thüringen. The association revealed this in Frankfurt on Wednesday. Due to an overlap of Christmas traffic and rush hour traffic, as well as high transit traffic, Hesse, being a transit state, will be heavily impacted.
Apparently, the situation might persist until Christmas Eve. According to ADAC's prediction, return traffic is expected to commence on December 26, but it might be particularly heavy on December 27. The absence of major roadworks on the A3 between Medenbach and Raunheim in the Rhine-Main region, as well as the partial opening of the Salzbachtal bridge in Wiesbaden, could have a positive effect on the traffic situation.
Given these circumstances, it's crucial to be well-informed about the current traffic situation before setting off. You should prepare your car for the winter and equip it with essentials such as thermos flasks and blankets to handle potential delays in low temperatures.
Additional advice for drivers heading towards Frankfurt might include checking traffic updates regularly, considering alternative routes, avoiding peak hours, purchasing a Germany ticket if traveling by public transportation, and keeping their vehicles in good condition. These suggestions can help reduce the impact of holiday-related congestion.
Just a heads-up, holiday traffic predictions for 2024, as per ADAC's traffic jam report, do not provide details for Hesse. To gather accurate insights, consult local traffic advisories or regional transportation authorities. They often provide appropriate information for tourist destinations and offer real-time traffic updates using GPS navigation systems.
