“Viabilità Italia” has presented the summer departure calendar with heavy traffic bulletins expected for the coming weeks, corresponding to the last departures for the summer vacations and the usual seasonal “counter-exodus” with the return to places of residence. For more details, it is suggested to consult Viabilità Italia – Centro Coordinamento Nazionale Viabilità
As every year, in anticipation of a significant increase in traffic volumes, it is recommended to consult the traffic news before setting out on the road and, of course, to give full concentration when driving, getting behind the wheel of an efficient and fully equipped vehicle, in optimal physical condition and well informed about road, traffic and weather conditions. In view of the high temperatures these days, it is advisable to travel while keeping an adequate supply of water on board.
For real-time information on traffic conditions on the A24 and A25 highways, simply log on to the Traffic Info page or follow the @viabilitasdp profile on the social network X. Up-to-date traffic news is available through the C.C.I.S.S. channels (toll-free number 1518, websites www.cciss.it and mobile.cciss.it, iCCISS app for iPHONE, CCISS Twitter channel), Isoradio broadcasts, Onda Verde news bulletins on the three Radio-Rai networks and on Televideo Rai.
THE SITUATION ON PARKS ROAD UNTIL SEPTEMBER
As for the A24 and A25 highways, the second half of August and the month of September present peculiar characteristics related to the specificities of the territory crossed by the highways connecting Lazio and Abruzzo. In particular, the section most affected by traffic flows will be the Lazio section of the A24 between the Carsoli and Tangenziale Est interchanges on the Urban Penetration Section. In particularly heavy traffic conditions, however, there could be slowdowns at immovable construction sites for earthquake safety work on the Tornimparte-L’Aquila Ovest section.
On the Carsoli – Roma Tangenziale Est section, in particular, vacation departures are expected to continue, with yellow sticker flows (heavy traffic) for all Saturdays in August and Sunday 18, with peaks in the morning eastbound (toward Teramo / Pescara).
Instead, the days of very heavy traffic (red dot) will mark the beginning of the “counter-exodus” and will be concentrated between the last Sunday of August and the first two Sundays of September, mainly westbound (towards Rome) and in the afternoon hours, coinciding with the peak of the return from the vacations, with a less intense, yellow dot queue for all Sunday afternoons from the middle until the end of the month.
On these days of heavy traffic, in order to facilitate the flow of traffic, a stop has been imposed on heavy vehicles and trucks over 7.5 tons.
Download the pdf calendar here
In any case, the Traffic Police reiterates the importance of and compliance with the rules of the Highway Code, in order to prevent accidents and traffic disruptions. In particular, before and during the journey, it is recommended to:
- Do not use a cell phone while driving;
- Keep seat belts fastened, both front and rear;
- Use the appropriate child seats for children;
- Observe speed limits, in each case to be adjusted to contingent road, traffic and weather conditions;
- Maintain a safe distance;
- Always occupy the clearest lane on the right;
- Use caution when overtaking;
- Always wear a protective helmet when riding or traveling on motorcycles and mopeds;
- do not throw garbage and objects of any kind and size out of the passenger compartment, especially cigarette butts: in addition to damaging the environment, they endanger other road users and are among the main causes of fires, especially in the summer months;
- Do not engage the emergency lanes.
Attention is urged, particularly before setting off, to adopt prudent driving behaviors that are respectful of the rules of road behavior. In particular:
- plan departures, avoiding the most critical hours and consulting traffic forecasts, including on the stradadeiparchi.it website and the X @viabilitasdp account;
- Check the efficiency of the vehicle, especially tires and brakes;
- Arrange luggage rationally by balancing weights and not overloading the car;
- Identify a proper location for animal transport;
- Avoid large meals and do not consume alcohol before and during the trip;
- schedule stops so that you are always sufficiently rested while driving, and indulge in a stop at the first hint of fatigue, at Service and Parking Areas;
- Keep abreast of traffic and weather conditions by listening to RTL 102.5 FM, Isoradio 103.3 FM, Onda Verde Rai, CCISS Viaggiare Informati news bulletins;
- in case of need, contact the 112 Single Emergency Number.
