Risk of traffic jams in Bavaria: ADAC lists high-risk routes for the coming weekend

An additional burden is expected for motorists in the far south of Bavaria. Because the neighboring country Austria has not relaxed its truck holiday driving ban, cross-border heavy goods traffic will build up massively, according to the ADAC forecast. Trucks that are not permitted to travel on certain routes in Germany on weekends and public holidays could therefore pile up even more densely on Bavarian autobahns.

Why southern Bavaria becomes a bottleneck

The data underpinning the warning comes from the ADAC model, which calculates traffic flows based on empirical values relating to travel waves, construction sites and seasonal factors. Travel within and through Bavaria is traditionally considered one of the heaviest traffic periods of the year during the summer months, particularly on weekends when school holidays begin in several federal states.

The advisories are part of a series of current mobility warnings with which the ADAC alerts drivers to bottlenecks. Anyone who can use alternative routes should plan them as early as possible, the club advises. Shifting trips to quieter times of day can also help avoid sections caught in traffic jams.

Tips for travelers

For long-distance traffic toward the Alps and back, the weekend will be a test of patience, according to the ADAC: because transit traffic through Austria will hardly be relieved, tailbacks are likely to build up at border crossings. Commuters and holidaymakers must therefore expect considerable delays.

The ADAC recommends checking the traffic situation before setting off via the club's own app or the traffic reports from Autobahn GmbH. Breaks and refueling stops should also be planned so that they do not fall within known congestion areas where emergency lay-bys are regularly overloaded.