This weekend of August 15, millions of vacationers are converging towards the south of France, and with them, the inevitable traffic jams on the A9 around Montpellier. Are you ready to face this ordeal? Anticipating traffic jams can be crucial for your comfort and peace of mind. Whether you are on your way to the beach or just passing through, a few practical tips will help you navigate more peacefully. Don’t let traffic ruin your plans!
Traffic forecasts: What do the experts say?
Your journey this weekend could well be disrupted if you plan to travel on theA9. From Friday August 16 and until Monday August 19, expect severely slowed traffic around Montpellier, whether you are heading towards Spain or Nîmes.
Vinci And Smart Bison predict particularly heavy traffic and caps important, particularly in the sense of returns. Here is an overview of the periods when the slowdowns will be most marked.
Routes to avoid: Towards Nîmes and beyond
If your journey takes you from Montpellier to Nîmes, count on severe slowdowns during these time slots:
- Friday between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m.
- Saturday between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.
- Sunday between 10 a.m. and 11 p.m.
- Monday between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
The return from Nîmes to Montpellier will not be easy either:
- Friday between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
- Saturday between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
- Sunday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Monday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Returning from Spain: Be careful, busy traffic
For those returning from Spain, the highway A9 will also be in high demand:
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Towards Spain, prepare for traffic jams during these windows:
- Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Bison Futé: A weekend of high tension
According to Smart Bison, the weekend will be classified red for departures Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The motorways of the Great West and the North will be largely impacted by those returning from vacation on Saturday August 17, with traffic expected to be very difficult.
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⬛️Saturday 17/08 classified black in the Great West and the North for the direction of returns
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Practical advice for a more peaceful journey
THE caps can turn your trip into a real ordeal. Here are some tips to better deal with them:
- Prepare drinks: It is essential to drink at least 1.5 liters of water per day.
- Get out and walk: take regular breaks to avoid fatigue.
- Provide entertainment: for younger children, bring games, books or tablets.
- Consult real-time traffic information to be informed of possible incidents and find alternative routes.
With good preparation and following these tips, you should be able to tackle the traffic jams of theA9 with serenity. Have a good trip !