This Friday, October 25, 2024, Bison Futé forecasts very heavy traffic in the Île-de-France region, classified red in the departure direction, marking the start of the All Saints' Day vacation crossroads. With traffic set to remain heavy on Saturday, here are some tips on how to avoid traffic jams.
Are you leaving or returning from vacation in Paris and the Ile-de-France region? We take a look at the recommendations to avoid the red day announced by Bison Futé.
This Friday, traffic is expected to be particularly heavy in the Paris region, especially on the A10 and A6 freeways from late morning, due to vacation departures and the flow of commuters. Drivers will therefore need to anticipate their departures to avoid the main congested routes.
Bison Futé recommends a few slots and routes to reduce journey times, with traffic expected to flow more smoothly on Saturday and Sunday. Here are the tips to follow:
Friday, October 25, 2024:
Leaving or crossing the Île-de-France region before 10 a.m.
- Departure direction:
- Avoid the A25 between Lille and Socx from 4 pm to 9 pm
- Avoid the A31 between Nancy and Luxembourg from 4 pm to 8 pm
- Avoid the A35 between Strasbourg and Switzerland from 4 pm to 7 pm
- Avoid the A10 at Bordeaux from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Avoid the A7 at Lyon from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and between Orange and Marseille from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Direction of return:
- Avoid the A1 between Lille and Paris from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Avoid the A61 between Narbonne and Carcassonne from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Avoid the A64 between Tarbes and Toulouse from 4 pm to 7 pm
- Avoid the A41 between Switzerland and Grenoble from 7 pm to 9 pm
- Avoid the RN346 and the A46 for the eastern Lyon bypass from 3 pm to 7 pm
- Avoid the A7 between Salon-de-Provence and Marseille from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, October 26, 2024:
- For departures, leave before 8 a.m. or after 3 p.m. to avoid delays.
- Anticipate congestion around toll booths on the A10 and A6 motorways, and at the Buchelay barrier on the A13.
Sunday, October 27, 2024:
- This is a green day throughout France, with no major difficulties forecast.
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In short, it's best to plan ahead to avoid wasting time in traffic jams. We wish you a safe journey home!
