Ski holidays: weekends loaded on the white motorway

Traffic info in neighboring France
Weekends responsible for the white motorway
Up to 80,000 vehicles per day are expected on the A40 on weekends of February 8, 22 and 1is mars.
Atmb estimates that traffic will be multiplied by three for winter holidays. (Illustration image)
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If you intended to go and go on Saturday on the tracks of Haute-Savoie, you will have to take your pain in patience. This weekend, winter holidays are starting in France. With the influx of vacationers en route to ski resorts, traffic on the white motorway (A40) will be particularly busy, warns the company Autoroutes and Tunnel du Mont-Blanc (ATMB).
Weekends of February 8, 22 and 1is mars will see traffic multiplied by three, with up to 80,000 vehicles per day, estimates ATMB. The peak is expected on Saturday, February 22, during the crossover of the three school zones.
To avoid inconvenience, it is recommended to:
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Find out about the weather and the weather announced on Météo France or Meteociel. If you can, do not hesitate to postpone your trip according to the weather forecast.
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Consult the conditions of traffic in real time on the site www.atmb.com
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Download the SOS Application Application via theApp Store or Google Play.
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Equip your vehicle to cross mountain areas: snow or winter tires, chains, raclette, blanket …
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Make sure to secure the loading of roof boxes, ski holder, etc. And snatch the roof of his vehicle before hitting the road.
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Adapt your conduct: respect the safety distances, follow the instructions of the light panels and avoid double the snowplay in action.
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Provide slowdowns: Fridays and Sunday evenings will also be very busy.
As a reminder, the snow or winter tires are compulsory In Haute-Savoie (from 1is November to March 31) and in Val d’Aosta (from October 15 to April 15), under penalty of fine. The channels are prohibited on the highway and the Mont-Blanc tunnel.
Finally, in case of snow, ATMB ensures that everything will be done to maintain the practicable highway, with 200 professionals and 50 trucks mobilized.
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