An important crossover and very difficult traffic, especially in the direction of the returns, are to be expected for this Saturday, August 14.
The day of Saturday is classified red by Bison Smart, while the orange is announced for the days of Friday and Sunday.
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This weekend is the first of the summer holidays where "returns to the north will take precedence over departures to coastal regions", provides the organization in a statement.
The traffic will be particularly dense in the Mediterranean sector, classified red from Friday.
Returns that promise to be all the more trying as the mercury risks flirting with 40 ° C in places.
Less difficulties in the direction of departures
If you are lucky enough to go on vacation on Friday or Sunday, you shouldn't experience any particular difficulty, the day being classified green everywhere, including on the Mediterranean arc.
Slowdowns will be expected on Saturday with an orange day nationwide and red for holidaymakers bound for the South-West and the Mediterranean.
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The weekend of August 15 is traditionally one of the busiest of the year on the roads, especially this summer when the French have mostly favored France to take advantage of their vacation.
Last year at the same period, nearly 700 km of traffic jams had been identified.
