Heavy traffic expected as Italians go on holiday

'Critical situation on Saturday morning'

By: ansa.it

Aug 07 2024
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Heavy traffic expected as Ital

Heavy traffic is expected on roads across the country over the weekend as many Italians will be departing for their summer holiday.
    Road police said traffic will be "critical" on Saturday morning to then become "intense with possible problems" during the evening.
    On Sunday, traffic will be intense in the morning.
    It is also expected to increase in the evening due to holidaymakers who will begin to return from their vacation. Lorries will not be allowed to travel from 8 to 22 on Saturday and from 7 to 22 on Sunday.
    An estimated 28 million Italians were expected to hit the road to reach their holiday destination in the first two weekends of August, Italy's highway company Autostrade per l'Italia (ASPI) has said.