AAA expects a record-breaking 72 million people to travel for the Fourth of July holiday from June 27 to July 5. This number is spread across the 9-day travel period, with the busiest day for travel expected to be on the July 4 holiday itself.
Travel Tips
AAA recommends leaving in the morning to avoid traffic and always checking your vehicle’s battery, engine, and tires before you hit the road. With frequent storms and showers in the past few weeks, travelers should pay attention to the latest weather forecast.
According to AAA spokesperson Nick Chabarria, "If you’re able to time up the storms where you can avoid or maybe wait to leave to avoid some of the heaviest storms, you know, that’ll be your best bet." About 85% of people will travel by car, with air travel coming in second, so people should prepare for congestion on the roads, especially during the afternoons.
Original reporting: 40/29 / KHBS (NW Arkansas) — read the source article.
