Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNeil LancefieldMonday 24 August 2026 07:31 BSTSimon Calder breaks down August Bank Holiday travel chaosThe RAC predicts a record 20 million leisure car trips will be made over the bank holiday weekend, marking the highest total since tracking began in 2015.Friday is set to be the busiest day on the roads with 4.1 million getaway journeys, with motorists advised to set off before 10am to avoid heavy congestion.Rising fuel costs have influenced travel, with an RAC survey revealing 13 per cent of drivers have scrapped their travel plans due to higher petrol and diesel prices.Significant delays are expected along key motorway hotspots including the M5, M25 and A303, whilst motoring groups urge drivers to conduct basic vehicle checks.Rail passengers face additional disruption, notably with the closure of the East Coast Main Line between London King's Cross and Peterborough on Sunday.In fullExperts name busiest day on roads for upcoming bank holiday weekend – and motorways to avoidMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in