Heavy Bank Holiday Traffic Causing Delays

Heavy Bank Holiday traffic and wet weather is leading to delays on UK roads as people return from their weekend breaks.

But highways offcials report no major accidents on the network amid warnings to motorists to take extra care with heavy rain and strong winds causing difficult driving conditions.

On one of the busiest days of the year for travellers, a yellow weather alert was issued by the Met Office, with some parts of the UK facing more than an inch (30mm) of rainfall.

As a result, localised flooding was predicted, with a lot of surface water and spray on the roads and disruption to some outdoor events.

Heavy traffic led to long delays on the on the M25 anti-clockwise in Kent between junction 4 and the Dartford Crossing.

People taking this route were advised to allow plenty of extra time for their journey.

A Highways Agency spokeswoman said there had been no significant accidents or collisions, but added; "It's very busy out there."

She pointed out that roadworks had been lifted where possible to try to ease the low of traffic, while highways officers were keeping an eye out for any potential troublespots.

She said: "We are advising people to keep an eye on the traffic conditions and drive carefully if they are experiencing severe weather."

Sky News weather presenter Nazaneen Ghaffar said: "Most of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic will see bands of heavy rain slowly spreading north-eastwards today.

"The rain will be heavy at times with some torrential bursts, especially across central and southern areas.

"High rainfall totals are likely in places, exceeding 15mm quite widely and some places could see more than 30mm.

"Localised flooding is likely and a lot of surface water could cause disruption to holiday travel and any outdoor activities such as the Notting Hill carnival.

"Winds will also be locally strong and gusty."

Scotland, where it is not a bank holiday, is set to enjoy the best of the weather, with a bright and dry forecast.

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