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Drivers warned avoid roads until after 6pm
Drivers have been urged to avoid travelling until after 6pm on what is expected to be busiest day on the roads for Christmas getaways.
Motorists looking to drive as an alternative to the railways face the peak of road congestion on Friday as those embarking on leisure trips compete for road space with commuters and business traffic.
The RAC has estimated 13.5 million leisure journeys by car would take place across the UK between today and Sunday, up 20 per cent on the three days before Christmas Day last year.
Good morning
The Telegraph will be providing live travel updates on what is expected to be the busiest days on the roads for Christmas getaways.
Motorists have been warned they face peak congestion when travelling today, which could be exacerbated by widespread disruption on Thursday.
We will bring you the latest updates and developments on roads, railways and at airports and ferry terminals.
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