Sunday traffic jams expected as summer holidays end in Denmark

Sunday marks the final day of summer vacation in Denmark, and the Danish Road Directorate anticipates heavy traffic as travelers return home. The agency warns of substantial congestion and extended travel times, particularly between 12 PM and 4 PM.

"Homecoming traffic will move across the country from Jutland towards the Capital Region, as well as north from Germany," the Road Directorate stated on its website. "There will be a risk of traffic jams and extended travel times in several places in the country during the specified periods."

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Homecoming traffic will move across the country from Jutland towards the Capital Region, as well as north from Germany. And there will be a risk of traffic jams and extended travel times in several places in the country during the specified periods.

The Directorate advises drivers to avoid traveling during these peak hours. "Our general advice is to drive outside these times and to stay well-informed about the traffic," said Jacob Majgård Christensen, duty officer at the Road Directorate. Motorists can get real-time updates on the agency's website or by listening to P4 Trafik.

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Our general advice is to drive outside these times and to stay well-informed about the traffic.

In addition to holiday travel, the final day of the Smukfest festival near Skanderborg is expected to draw thousands of attendees, potentially causing localized congestion. "We don't expect it to spill onto the motorway itself, but if anything comes, it might be on the exit near the festival, but we don't see it as a major factor," Christensen noted.

Drivers should also be aware of ongoing road work on the E45 East Jutland Motorway between Vejle and Aarhus, and the E45 South Jutland Motorway near Kolding. These sites have speed reductions, narrowed lanes, and altered driving conditions, which may further extend travel times.

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We don't expect it to spill onto the motorway itself, but if anything comes, it might be on the exit near the festival, but we don't see it as a major factor.