Holiday Travel Causes Over 900 km of Traffic Jams in France

France is grappling with extensive traffic gridlock, with over 900 kilometers of traffic jams recorded across the country on a single day.

According to traffic monitoring service Bison Futé, the circulation is classified as "black" for departures in the West, North, and Central-East regions. Travel is described as "very difficult" (red) in the rest of the country.

This significant congestion is primarily driven by holidaymakers embarking on their summer vacations. The situation is exacerbated by the upcoming July 14th public holiday, which has created an extended weekend, prompting many to travel simultaneously.

In contrast, traffic is flowing smoothly in the return direction, classified as "green" (normal circulation) nationwide. The only exception is along the Mediterranean coast, where traffic is rated as "orange."