The last bank holiday weekend of the summer is set to be dry and bright and many are heading out to make the most of it.
But those attending events or travelling for stay-cations might find themselves in heavy traffic.
The RAC estimated that 16.7 million leisure trips across the country were planned for between Friday and Monday, with hopes of good late summer weather seeing even more people jumping in their car for a day trip or last-minute break.
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Here in Merseyside, roads leading up to the coast are expected to be busy with those heading to the beach.
While around the outskirts and towards Cheshire, delays are reported due to several road closures for the Creamfields Festival, on roads around Higher Walton.
Two lanes are also closed due to roadworks on the M62 Eastbound between junction 5, Roby Road and junction 6, Tarbrock Island.
The Met Office said most of the UK is set to be dry and bright for the duration of the three-day weekend after weeks of wetter than usual weather for August.
As the weekend progresses, the warmest temperatures are expected to be in southern England, with highs of 22C or 23C.
Met Office spokesman Grahame Madge said: "It will be a largely fine and settled weekend; there's very little - if any - rain in the forecast."
At 4pm on Friday there was "severe" congestion on a number of motorways in England including on the M6, M1, M5, M25 and M56, according to the National Highways website.
RAC Breakdown spokesman Rod Dennis said "bumper-to-bumper bank holiday traffic" was expected, especially on the most popular holiday routes.
Transport analytics firm Inrix had urged motorists to avoid setting off for getaway journeys on Friday afternoon due to heavy traffic.
Inrix analyst Bob Pishue said: "Drivers hitting the road for one last getaway before the end of summer should expect long delays on key corridors.
"Knowing when and where congestion will build can help drivers avoid the stress of sitting in traffic."
