Storm Pia: 80mph winds batter Britain with ‘do not travel’ warnings issued
Drivers are set to face Christmas travel chaos as 16.4 million drivers hit the roads on the busiest day for travel of the year.
Motorists have been advised not drive before 11am or after 6pm to reduce the chances of being stuck on the road.
The AA has issued an Amber Traffic Warning for today with millions of cars expected to travel on this day, causing lengthy jams at traffic hotspots.
The AA president Edmund King said: “While Friday 22 December and Saturday 23 December look set to be the busiest travelling days, the unsettled weather forecast could lead to additional delays so drivers should drive to the conditions and slow down where necessary.
Hundreds of drivers trying to catch ferries abroad in the festive getaway faced big snarl-ups at the port of Dover, some left stuck in long queues yesterday.
Port chiefs warned that only those who had booked would be able to travel, saying it was taking about 90 minutes to process cars with pre-booked tickets.
Dover queueing time reaches 90 minutes
People travelling over to France for Christmas can expect an even longer wait.
The Port of Dover shared on X: “There is currently a 90-minute wait time ahead of French border controls as we help passengers get away for Christmas. Please check with your chosen ferry operator for further travel updates.”
Lydia Patrick23 December 2023 11:07
Pictured: Port of Dover travel chaos
Traffic queues for ferries at the Port of Dover in Kent as people travel to their destinations for the Christmas period
(Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
Traffic queues for ferries at the Port of Dover in Kent as people travel to their destinations for the Christmas period.
(Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
Traffic queues for ferries at the Port of Dover in Kent as people travel to their destinations for the Christmas perio
(Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
Lydia Patrick23 December 2023 10:29
Remnants of Storm Pia could lead to further disruption
The Met Office has warned there could be more weather-related travel issues in parts of the UK this weekend.
Christmas Eve travel plans could be ruined with heavy winds set to batter parts of the country ahead of a rain-soaked December 25.
Gusts as high as 60 to 70 mph are due to hit the north of Scotland and northern and central areas of…
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