Increased traffic during holiday start

Begin in the holidays - Increased traffic during holiday start

Traffic jams at Frankfurt Airport, heavy traffic on the autobahns, and lively activity at the main train station: The summer holidays have begun in Hessen with strong travel traffic. According to ADAC, there were no major traffic jams at the beginning of the weekends. "We had a relaxed start to the Hessian school holidays."

The truck driving ban on main roads during the summer holidays also applies on Saturdays. According to a spokesperson, there was significantly more traffic on Friday afternoon with holiday and work traffic as well as heavy loads. A particularly critical point in Hessen was the construction site on the A3 (Frankfurt-Cologne) between Idstein and Bad Camberg.

Approximately 205,000 passengers were counted at the Frankfurt Airport, according to a spokeswoman for the operator Fraport. Additionally, about 4,000 people came who had rebooked due to weather-related cancellations the previous day. About 70 planes were cancelled due to the weather the day before. For comparison: There were approximately 170,000 to 190,000 passengers per day at the previous weekend.

There was a little more going on at the Frankfurt main train station and the main train lines in Hessen than on a normal Saturday, according to a spokeswoman in Berlin. There were no major problems.

1. Many people opted for leisure activities during the weekend, contributing to the increased traffic volume.
2. Despite the vacation start, Friday saw a surge in transport traffic due to both holiday and work-related journeys.
3. The weekend traffic at Frankfurt Airport reached an estimated 205,000 passengers, with an additional 4,000 due to weather-related rebookings.
4. The truck driving ban during the summer holidays did not deter Frankfurt am Main residents from embarking on their vacations, resulting in heavy traffic on main roads and at Frankfurt Airport.
5. The ADAC spoke positively about the beginning of the vacation period, praising the lack of major traffic jams over the weekends.
6. Air traffic at Frankfurt Airport was also impacted by the weather, with around 70 canceled flights and subsequent rebookings.
7. The Frankfurt Main Station and main train lines in Hesse experienced increased activity over the weekend but managed to avoid major issues, ensuring a smooth start to the summer holidays for travelers in Hesse.

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