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Warning of holiday travel delays Warning of holiday travel delays
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Travellers are being warned of road and rail disruption over the bank holiday, with congestion expected on major roads and trains replaced by buses.Travellers are being warned of road and rail disruption over the bank holiday, with congestion expected on major roads and trains replaced by buses.
The AA says the coming days could see some of the busiest traffic of the year, with road works remaining in place on a number of busy routes.The AA says the coming days could see some of the busiest traffic of the year, with road works remaining in place on a number of busy routes.
Meanwhile, baggage handlers at Gatwick, Stansted and Manchester airports are set to strike in a dispute over pay. The RAC said several music festivals were also likely to add to the congestion on Friday.
The BBC Weather Centre is predicting changeable weather across the UK.The BBC Weather Centre is predicting changeable weather across the UK.
The Highways Agency, which is responsible for England's motorways and major trunk roads, said it had completed 22 sets of road works ahead of the bank holiday and it was suspending 31 other sets.The Highways Agency, which is responsible for England's motorways and major trunk roads, said it had completed 22 sets of road works ahead of the bank holiday and it was suspending 31 other sets.
Road works remain in place on a number of busy routes, including the northern part of the M25, sections of the M4 and the A46 in the West Midlands.Road works remain in place on a number of busy routes, including the northern part of the M25, sections of the M4 and the A46 in the West Midlands.
Music festivalsMusic festivals
The RAC said Friday was likely to be the busiest day on the roads, with several music festivals adding to the congestion. Music events are being held this weekend at Reading, Leeds, Glasgow, Daresbury in Cheshire and Cumbria.
Events are being held at Reading, Leeds, Glasgow, Daresbury in Cheshire and Cumbria.
It said traffic hotspots were expected to include the M6 in the Lake District, the M55 towards Blackpool, the M5 southbound through the West Country and A303 around Stonehenge in Wiltshire.It said traffic hotspots were expected to include the M6 in the Lake District, the M55 towards Blackpool, the M5 southbound through the West Country and A303 around Stonehenge in Wiltshire.
The AA said 23% of people in Yorkshire and Humberside were likely to be taking to the roads this bank holiday, with those in Wales and north-west England likely to be travelling the least.The AA said 23% of people in Yorkshire and Humberside were likely to be taking to the roads this bank holiday, with those in Wales and north-west England likely to be travelling the least.
Of those planning a trip, around 32% said they would, or might, go to the seaside, the AA said.Of those planning a trip, around 32% said they would, or might, go to the seaside, the AA said.
It comes as the Liberal Democrats warned buses would replace trains on more than 1,000 miles of rail routes over the weekend.It comes as the Liberal Democrats warned buses would replace trains on more than 1,000 miles of rail routes over the weekend.
On Sunday, there will be 42 sets of engineering work on the rail network, including on the London to Scotland West Coast line.On Sunday, there will be 42 sets of engineering work on the rail network, including on the London to Scotland West Coast line.
Liberal Democrat transport spokesman Norman Baker called on companies to give passengers a rebate on the cost of their ticket if they had to travel by bus.Liberal Democrat transport spokesman Norman Baker called on companies to give passengers a rebate on the cost of their ticket if they had to travel by bus.
Meanwhile, P&0 ferries reported a late surge in bookings which meant it would be carrying close to 140,000 passengers from Dover alone, and said it expected to finish this year "slightly ahead" of 2008.Meanwhile, P&0 ferries reported a late surge in bookings which meant it would be carrying close to 140,000 passengers from Dover alone, and said it expected to finish this year "slightly ahead" of 2008.
Channel Tunnel high-speed rail company Eurostar, which runs services from London to Paris and Brussels, will be carrying more than 140,000 travellers over the weekend - including its 100 millionth customer on the 0900 BST London-Paris services on Friday.Channel Tunnel high-speed rail company Eurostar, which runs services from London to Paris and Brussels, will be carrying more than 140,000 travellers over the weekend - including its 100 millionth customer on the 0900 BST London-Paris services on Friday.
Weather forecastWeather forecast
BBC meteorologist Philip Avery said Saturday would be a blustery day across Scotland and Northern Ireland, with sunny spells and scattered showers.BBC meteorologist Philip Avery said Saturday would be a blustery day across Scotland and Northern Ireland, with sunny spells and scattered showers.
England and Wales would be less windy, with far fewer showers and some sunny spells, he said.England and Wales would be less windy, with far fewer showers and some sunny spells, he said.
"Temperatures will range from the upper teens in northern areas to the low 20s in southern parts."Temperatures will range from the upper teens in northern areas to the low 20s in southern parts.
"Sunday will be a sunny and warm day for southern England, East Anglia and areas to the eats of the Pennines."Sunday will be a sunny and warm day for southern England, East Anglia and areas to the eats of the Pennines.
"Much of Wales and eastern Scotland should enjoy a dry and bright morning but increasing cloud will bring rain across Northern Ireland, much of Scotland, and the north west of both England and Wales.""Much of Wales and eastern Scotland should enjoy a dry and bright morning but increasing cloud will bring rain across Northern Ireland, much of Scotland, and the north west of both England and Wales."
Temperatures are expected to be similar to Saturday.Temperatures are expected to be similar to Saturday.
Monday would be a wet day for much of Scotland and Northern Ireland, while England and Wales would be sunnier and warmer with highs of 25-26C, he added.Monday would be a wet day for much of Scotland and Northern Ireland, while England and Wales would be sunnier and warmer with highs of 25-26C, he added.