(WTAQ) – The three-day Labor Day weekend typically draws increased traffic to roadways as families everywhere pack up for one last summer road trip.
But severe weather locally might create difficult driving conditions for motorists.
Nick Jarmusz from Triple-A explains it’s important for individuals to do their homework prior to leaving.
“If you’re traveling locally you want to check ahead to see if there’s any road closures or details,” he says.
And it’s always worthwhile to take the “long way” if that avoids bad weather conditions.
“If you do come across a roadway that’s submerged or standing water, it’s better to just go around,” Jarmusz explains.
And even without the weather, Labor Day weekend always is notorious for packing the roads.
“This is typically a road trip weekend, so a vast majority of individuals are going to be traveling by car,” he says.
In the end, there’s no way to avoid back-ups this weekend.
“Whether you’re going through the airport or getting on the interstate, expect it to be a little more crowded and leave yourself plenty of extra time for your trip,” says Jarmusz.
