Midsummer Travel Peaks on Thursday as Outbound Traffic Surges Early, Roadworks and Accidents Worsen Congestion – Over 40,000 Vehicles Expected on Busiest Routes

Fintraffic’s Road Traffic Centre confirms that outbound traffic for Midsummer reached its busiest levels on Wednesday, with congestion already building since the eve of the holiday (Ilta-Sanomat, Yle). Many travelers set off for Midsummer celebrations as early as Wednesday, contributing to the early surge (MTV Uutiset). Yle reports that while Thursday’s outbound traffic remains high, it is expected to ease by the afternoon as most holidaymakers reach their destinations.