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Record 37.5 Million Christmas Journeys Expected in Britain

12/15/2025

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Britain is set for its busiest Christmas getaway on record, with 37.5 million leisure car journeys planned between Wednesday and Christmas Eve.
The AA predicts Friday will be the peak, with 24.4 million vehicles on the roads.
Major routes, including the M25 and M6, are expected to face long delays.
The M27 will close for major works from Christmas Eve to January 4, impacting travel between Southampton and Portsmouth.

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Britain is set for its busiest Christmas getaway on record, with 37.5 million leisure car journeys planned between Wednesday and Christmas Eve.
The AA predicts Friday will be the peak, with 24.4 million vehicles on the roads.
Major routes, including the M25 and M6, are expected to face long delays.
The M27 will close for major works from Christmas Eve to January 4, impacting travel between Southampton and Portsmouth.