Yorkshire drivers advised to allow 'plenty of extra time' over the Bank Holiday
Thousands of people will be travelling to the Coast
Last updated 19th Apr 2025
People in Yorkshire are being reminded to check their cars before setting off on long journeys this bank holiday weekend.
It's estimated that 18.5 million people will hit the road on Saturday and 18.2 million on each of Easter Sunday and Monday.
National Highways said it has removed roadworks from 1,127 miles of motorways and major A roads in England, meaning 97.5% of its network is free of traffic cones for Easter getaways.
Dave Wilson is the Operation's Manager for the National Highways in Yorkshire.
He has this advice for people making journeys: "Always check your route before you set out, always check your vehicle and that is basic things, you don't need to be a mechanic to check your tyre pressures, make sure you've got enough screen wash, make sure you've got enough fuel."
"With the Easter weekend being the end of the half term holidays, there may well be more journeys returning back to area. But we'd still expect the usual roads the M1, A62 and M64 to be busy."
RAC breakdown spokesperson Alice Simpson said if heavy rain becomes a reality "many drivers may have their journeys disrupted as they set off for day trips and long weekends".
She added: "It's vital to plan ahead and be prepared for trips to take longer because of the wet weather and the expected getaway congestion."
Ms Simpson said an estimated 6.2 million people are "undecided" on when they will travel for an Easter leisure trip, which means "any sign of sun" could spark "big jams".
Tourism authority VisitEngland estimates that around 10.6 million British adults are planning to take a holiday in the UK over the bank holiday period.