Drivers are being warned to expect congestion on major routes this weekend as millions of people embark on bank holiday getaway trips despite the surge in fuel prices.The RAC estimated that 19 million leisure trips will take place by car between Friday and Monday, an increase of one million from last year's spring bank holiday.Friday and Saturday are likely to see the heaviest getaway traffic, with 3.8 million drivers planning a trip each day.There are expected to be 3.4 million leisure journeys

Drivers are being warned to expect congestion on major routes this weekend as millions of people embark on bank holiday getaway trips despite the surge in fuel prices.The RAC estimated that 19 million leisure trips will take place by car between Friday and Monday, an increase of one million from last year's spring bank holiday.Friday and Saturday are likely to see the heaviest getaway traffic, with 3.8 million drivers planning a trip each day.There are expected to be 3.4 million leisure journeys on Sunday, and 3.1 million on Monday.