What travel disruptions are expected in the South East this Easter?

Significant disruption is anticipated on roads, railways, and at airports across the South East during the Easter break, with heavy traffic and congestion expected.

Which UK airports will be busy over Easter?

Gatwick Airport expects its busiest days to be Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday.

What kind of work is being done on the railways during Easter?

Engineers will be installing new track at Margate station and repairing a railway bridge in Broadstairs, alongside other maintenance and drainage works on flood-prone lines.

Home / Weather / Easter Travel Chaos: Roads, Rails & Airports to See Major Disruption

Easter Travel Chaos: Roads, Rails & Airports to See Major Disruption

21 Mar

•

Summary

Major travel disruption expected across South East roads, railways, and airports.
Numerous roadworks and railway maintenance projects are scheduled during the break.
Gatwick Airport anticipates its busiest days on Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Monday.

Easter Travel Chaos: Roads, Rails & Airports to See Major Disruption

The South East region is preparing for a period of significant travel disruption over the upcoming Easter break. Both roads and railways are expected to experience heavy traffic and congestion, with substantial numbers of travelers anticipated at Gatwick Airport and the Port of Dover.

Term time for some schools concludes on March 27, with others finishing on April 2, ahead of the bank holiday weekend. Roadworks are ongoing in several locations, including East Sussex, West Sussex, and Kent, with specific closures affecting routes like The Ridge West, Worth Park Avenue, Balcombe Road, and Tourney Road. UK Power Networks and South East Water also have ongoing projects impacting Marlborough Road and Chapel Lane respectively.