A combination of hot weather, holiday getaways and planned rail strikes is set to cause major travel issues for motorists in the coming days. With many people planning holiday getaways and others opting to drive on Saturday (August 13) when nine train companies are set to strike, National Highways has outlined some top tips to help people keep traffic moving and make their journeys easier.
Although not expected to reach the record-breaking temperatures of last month, the Met Office has said the mercury could reach 36C in some places. The Met Office has issued a warning of extreme heat for later this week and the weekend in many parts of England, saying people could experience adverse health effects including sunburn, heat exhaustion and other heat related illnesses.
It also warns travel delays are possible and says more people will visit coastal areas, lakes, rivers and beauty spots.
