Britain braces for busy roads as May bank holiday temperatures set to pass 30C
Britain is preparing for a busy May bank holiday weekend as temperatures are expected to exceed 30C. Nearly 19 million drivers are anticipated to travel, with coastal areas likely to see the heaviest traffic. Despite high fuel prices, many are opting for leisure trips, particularly to seaside destinations.
- ▪Almost 19 million drivers are expected to hit the roads over the long weekend, an increase from last year.
- ▪Coastal roads are predicted to be among the busiest, with long queues expected towards seaside resorts and the Port of Dover.
- ▪The average price of petrol in the UK is currently 158.52p, the highest since December 2022.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/may/22/britain-busy-roads-weather-bank-holiday-extreme-heat |
| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 11:00:58 GMT |
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The AA polling suggested day trips to coastal areas would account for a bigger proportion of leisure journeys than overnight getaways. Photograph: Motion Picture Library/AlamyView image in fullscreenThe AA polling suggested day trips to coastal areas would account for a bigger proportion of leisure journeys than overnight getaways. Photograph: Motion Picture Library/AlamyTransportBritain braces for busy roads as May bank holiday temperatures set to pass 30CAlmost 19m drivers expected to hit roads over long weekend, with heaviest traffic likely to be on Friday and SaturdayGwyn Topham Transport correspondentFri 22 May 2026 07.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAn especially hot late May bank holiday weekend is expected to bring even more traffic to the roads than usual at the start of…
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