Brits hit with 'do not travel' warning as nearly 4m drivers expected to hit the roads today

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With millions of drivers expected to be on the road today while a "dense fog" continues to cover huge patches of the UK, experts have urged people to only make "necessary" journeys.

Motorists should only travel between areas of Kilgetty and Red Roses in south east Wales if "absolutely necessary", according to local police.The Met Office has also said murky fog patches could settle on roads across the country.The RAC has predicted that Brits will make almost four million road trips today as they head home from Christmas getaways.

However, drivers should aim to avoid major roads during the hours of 10am to 3pm, when traffic will likely build up. Additionally, engineering work is also taking place at Liverpool Street, Paddington and St Pancras.

While major signalling work in Crewe and Cambridge could also affect services across the north west and east of England.The weather forecast today (December 27) is said to be cloudy with mist and fog patches throughout day in parts of England and Wales.There could also be rain across parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland.This warning of 'dense fog' comes after reports that the UK is may need to brace for a snowstorm post-Christmas as the country shivers in freezing temperatures.