Hot weekend weather will jam the roads

The heatwave and the start of the school holidays will combine to create a “frantic Friday” on the roads, the RAC has warned.

More than 9 million people are expected to embark on car journeys this weekend, as school breaks begin in England and Wales, the motoring firm said. Getaway traffic will peak on Friday as 3.8million motorists, who are making day trips or driving to holiday destinations, battle for road space with commuters.

The Met Office anticipates that temperatures will reach 86F (30C) in some locations before the weekend.

Inrix, the transport data firm, warned that popular routes will experience lengthy delays, which could be extended by just one breakdown or collision.

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