AAA expects heavy journey Monday as hundreds of thousands head dwelling after vacation weekend

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – The Memorial Day journey interval continues by way of Monday, with hundreds of thousands of Americans anticipated to journey by automotive regardless of increased gasoline costs.

AAA tasks greater than 39 million individuals will drive over the vacation weekend nationwide, marking a slight improve from final yr and making driving the most well-liked type of journey.

The company stated one of many busiest journey intervals will probably be Monday afternoon, between midday and 5 p.m. Drivers are inspired to depart earlier than 10 a.m. to keep away from the heaviest congestion.

“We’re still seeing very strong demand,” AAA spokesperson Mark Jenkins stated. “A lot of people still want to travel, which means you’re still going to see congestion on the road and busy airports as well. Our advice would be to avoid the afternoons, leave early in the mornings or late at night.”

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With heavy site visitors anticipated, AAA can be urging drivers to decelerate and transfer over for disabled automobiles and roadside responders.

During final yr’s Memorial Day weekend, AAA responded to greater than 350,000 roadside help calls nationwide for points together with lifeless batteries, flat tires and empty gasoline tanks. Drivers are inspired to test their tires, battery and fluid ranges earlier than touring.

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