Vacation season commenced across all regions in Croatia and Alpine countries, preceding a significant economic standstill.
With summer holidays fast approaching, drivers planning a getaway to popular European destinations such as Croatia, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, and France should be prepared for potential traffic jams and delays.
According to data from hak.hr, adac.de, tcs.ch, and kh, several key motorways are expected to experience congestion. In Croatia, drivers heading to the A1 Zagreb-Split-Ploče from Lučko to Bosiljevo II may encounter traffic jams or delays. On the A1, slow driving in a queue with occasional stops is possible in the section Gornji Stupnik - Klinča Sela - Jastrebarsko. Similarly, drivers on the Klis - Solin section towards Split harbor can expect similar driving conditions.
In Germany and Austria, popular holiday routes are expected to be congested. On the A8 towards Salzburg, traffic jams are expected on the way to holidays in Austria. The A93 towards the border crossing Kiefersfelden and the A93 Inntaldreieck - Kufstein are also anticipated to have traffic jams. On the A12 Inntal Autobahn, around Innsbruck, traffic jams are expected.
On the A99 around Munich, traffic jams are expected, as well as on the A2 Süd Autobahn, between Sinabelkirchen and Gleisdorf, before a construction site. The B177 Seefelder Straße throughout its course and the A23 Südost Tangente in both directions are also predicted to have traffic jams.
In Austria, the A10 Tauern Autobahn in the area of Salzburg before the toll station St. Michael im Lungau and before the tunnel areas, such as before the Oswaldiberg-Tunnel near Villach, may cause delays. On the A9 Pyhrn Autobahn, toll stations Bosruck- and Gleinalmtunnel, construction area Kalwang - Mautern, are expected to have traffic jams.
Drivers planning a holiday in Switzerland may face traffic jams on the A5 Frankfurt - Heidelberg - Karlsruhe - Basel. On the A1 West Autobahn, around Salzburg, area Thalgau, traffic jams are expected.
On the Grosser Sankt Bernhard and Mont-Blanc-Tunnel, traffic jams are expected. Similarly, on the A1 Zagreb-Split-Ploče, traffic jams are expected on the Krk-Brücke DC102, section from Adria-Autobahn DC8 to the bridge Adria-Autobahn DC8, on access roads to Crikvenica, Novi Vinodolski, Senj, Zadar, Šibenik, Split, and Dubrovnik.
On the A13 Brenner Autobahn, throughout its course, especially between the toll station Schönberg and the construction site Luegbrücke, traffic jams are expected. In France, a special term for the most traffic-congested holiday weekends is "Schwarzer Samstag" (Black Saturday).
Traffic jams are predicted on various vacation routes, particularly to Austria, Croatia, Italy, and Switzerland. This has led to complaints from other federal states, as detailed traffic forecasts for travel to holidays in Austria from August 1st, as forecasted by ADAC (German automobile club) or ÖAMTC (Austrian automobile club), were not found in the current results.
For the most accurate and detailed traffic jam predictions, drivers are advised to consult the official ADAC website or the ÖAMTC traffic news page. It's also worth noting that five weekends have been declared with a "Schwarzer Samstag" for the year 2025: 1st June, 12th July, 26th July, 2nd August, and 23rd August.
In Italy, many German tourists could face long traffic jams at the start of their holidays, especially on the Brenner motorway (A13), where a major construction site at the Luegbrücke is predicted to cause delays.
On the B179 Fernpass Straße, between Füssen (Bavaria) and Nassereith, traffic jams are expected. On the A96 Munich - Lindau, and on the border crossing Füssen/Reute, traffic jams are expected.
In conclusion, drivers planning a summer holiday in Europe should be prepared for potential traffic jams and delays on key motorways leading to popular destinations such as Croatia, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and France. It's essential to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and consult official traffic forecasts for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
For those intending a European travel adventure this summer, gratifying escapades await in destinations like Croatia, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and France. However, with popular routes congested, it's vital to consider anticipated traffic jams and delays during journeys. In Croatia, the A1 Zagreb-Split-Ploče, especially from Lučko to Bosiljevo II, may cause traffic jams or delays. Similarly, the A13 Brenner Autobahn in Italy, particularly between the toll station Schönberg and the construction site Luegbrücke, is expected to have significant traffic jams.
