Traffic management in Dover as hundred of cars, coaches and lorries as they queue to enter the Port of Dover over the Easter weekend, Friday
Kathryn Chalk, meteorologist at the Met Office, said: “We’ll see further spells of heavy rain coming in, pushing its way northwards through Easter Monday. Guidance on the Met Office website encourages drivers to reduce their speeds, as rain can reduce visibility, and give themselves more time to brake on slippery road surfaces – suggesting a gap of at least four seconds between traffic.
The RAC predicted last week that due to Easter falling earlier this year, there could be more congestion on roads than usual. This is because the first bank holiday weekend of 2024 coincides with the two-week spring school holiday. Bob Pishue, a transportation analyst at the INRIX, advised drivers to adjust their departure so they are not travelling at peak hours. Stormy weather earlier in the week has already caused significant delays for people travelling to the UK.