Avoid a Grinch-worthy road trip this pre-Christmas! According to the ADAC, drivers in Baden-Württemberg should prep ahead, especially on Friday, or brace for patience. Expect chaos on the highways due to the merging of holiday traffic, commuters, and vacationing drivers. Friday is the day ADAC Württemberg anticipates the busiest traffic jam during the festive season[1].
Holger Bach of ADAC Württemberg's Traffic and Environment Department warns commuters to avoid Baden-Württemberg's freeways on Friday. The city centers are also expected to be jammed-packed with shoppers visiting Christmas markets or scooping up their last-minute presents on Saturday. The good news? The holidays are among the quietest days in road traffic. Travel pick-up again on December 27, as people return from relatives or embark on their winter vacations[1].
Leonberg junction to Weinsberg junction on the A81 and the A5 in Karlsruhe area are the most congested routes in Baden-Württemberg during the holiday season. Yet, the Pforzheim's A8 section between Pforzheim-Süd and Pforzheim-Nord tops the list for the most congested in Germany, according to ADAC congestion statistics[1].
Commuters on the A5 between Heidelberg and Karlsruhe, A6 from Heilbronn to Nuremberg, and A7 from Würzburg to Füssen/Reutte also need to brace for potential delays. Additionally, the A8 between Karlsruhe and Munich, A81 from Stuttgart to Singen, and the greater Stuttgart area are also on ADAC's warning list[1].
To circumvent the anticipated traffic chaos, commuters from Karlsurehe should opt for alternative travel options like electric trains or carpooling. Consider avoiding peak travel times and using GPS systems that provide real-time traffic updates and alternative routes, advises ADAC[2]. Additionally, secure your load while traveling to prevent harm to fellow commuters during the winter months[3].
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