August 1st traffic jam: over 1,000 km of congestion in France
A peak of 1,041.2 km of traffic jams was recorded Saturday noon on French roads.
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A peak of 1,041.2 km of traffic jams was recorded Saturday noon on French roads
The fact
Bison Futé had classified this Saturday as "black" for holiday departures.
The traditional exchange between July and August vacationers paralyzed major routes.
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Why it matters
Ce week-end marque le pic annuel des départs en vacances, avec des conséquences majeures sur la circulation routière en France. L'ampleur des bouchons reflète l'intensité des déplacements estivaux et leur impact sur le quotidien des automobilistes.