Drivers are being urged to avoid being on the road at certain times over the Easter weekend on some of the most important roads or they could face traffic chaos.
Experts are advising them not to travel between 9am and 4pm on Good Friday on selected motorways and A roads as traffic congestion is estimated to be at its peak during this time.
During the Easter break, drivers are warned to avoid the M6 north between Liverpool and the Lake District and the M6 south towards Stoke-on-Trent.
Drivers should also avoid the M25 between Surrey and the M40 exit, A303 near Stonehenge and M3 north to Basingstoke as these routes are predicted to be jam-packed.
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Britons are being urged to avoid driving at certain times over the Easter break
PAOn Easter Saturday and Sunday, the worst time to travel is estimated to be between 11am and 2pm while drivers heading home on Monday should avoid driving between 10am and 5pm.
The Met Office anticipates winds of up to 60mph and heavy rainfall over Easter with northern England set to remain more dry than the southwest.
Darryl Bowman, from Cuvva, said: "Millions of people are gearing up for road trips and getaways to make the most of the upcoming Easter break.
“With planned rail engineering works set to cause disruptions, hitting the road seems like the easiest and safest bet, if you want to keep your bank holiday plans on track.
“Departing early in the morning or later in the afternoon can help you dodge peak congestion times on the road.”
He added that drivers should check out the traffic conditions on the route they plan to take before setting off, and always have a backup plan with alternative routes in mind.
Bowman explained: “It’s always a good idea to share the long drive with a friend or family member."
Before setting off for the Easter break, Cuvva suggested drivers make a series of checks to their vehicles to ensure a smooth journey.
These checks include ensuring vehicles have plenty of fuel and that oil levels are high as motorway services can charge around 30p more per litre than a non-motorway petrol station.
For coolant and screenwash liquids, drivers are encouraged to top them up before they set off and check that tyres are inflated to the correct pressure.
As for lights and windscreen wipers, motorists should check they are working properly before hitting the road.
Earlier this week, the RAC warned of unprecedented delays during the Easter bank holiday weekend with research finding more than 14 million leisure journeys could take place over the period.
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Drivers could see some of the worst delays on Good Friday
GETTYThe data also found that Good Friday could see some of the worst delays for drivers with 2.6 million getaway trips believed to take place on that day alone.