The last weekend of August promises to be busy on the roads of France, according to Bison futé’s forecasts, particularly due to the end of school holidays, the organization of the Paralympic Games but also the resumption of economic activity. What should we expect? We take stock.
A Friday classified orange, even red
“In the return direction, traffic will be heavy, the day is classified orange at the national level”warns Bison futé. The Mediterranean arc is classified red. Traffic should also be difficult from the afternoon in the Paris region, where vacation returns will be combined with work-home journeys.
“The special conditions linked to the Paris Paralympic Games could increase traffic difficulties in Île-de-France, particularly on the so-called Olympic routes”adds Bison futé.
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Traffic improved on Saturday and Sunday
Traffic conditions are expected to improve on Saturday, although the Île-de-France and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regions are classified as red, with disruptions expected on the A7 and A75 motorways, mainly in the afternoon.
The situation will be similar on Sunday, with a day classified green at the national level but red in Île-de-France and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. “The A10, A6 and A13 motorways are expected to experience the main difficulties between the start of the afternoon and the end of the evening.”says Bison futé.
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