AAA Says 115 Million Americans Expected to Travel over Christmas, New Year’s
The American Automobile Association (AAA) projects 115.2 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the 10-day year-end holiday travel period*. This year’s total number of domestic travelers is a 2.2%...
Bridge Demolition in SeaTac Begins Friday; Requires I-5 Closures
Tons of concrete and rebar will drop to the ground piece by piece when the demolition of the South 216th Street bridge over I-5 in SeaTac begins Friday, December 8. Crews are already building...
Enhanced Ramp Meters Planned for Three Seattle On-Ramps to I-5
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) contractor crews will install the new ramp meters at the Swift Avenue South, South Michigan Street/South Bailey Street and Northeast 50th Street northbound on-ramps. The ramp meters...
Northbound I-5 in Seattle to Close Weeknights for Three Weeks Starting December 4
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reports that nighttime travelers making their way north through downtown Seattle on I-5 should plan for 12 overnight closures starting Monday, December 4, while crews replace an...
California DOT: Lane Closure Moratorium for Thanksgiving Holiday
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will begin its annual year-end holiday lane closure moratorium beginning Wednesday, November 22, 2022 starting at 6:00 a.m. through Monday November 27, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. due to...
Oregon DOT: Plan Ahead for Busy Roads this Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
If your holiday plans include travel over this long weekend, remember that we all need to use caution and pack our patience when heading out to visit loved ones. A combination of holiday travelers,...
Your Guide to a Stress-Free Thanksgiving Drive on I-5
According to the American Automobile Association (AAA) 55.4 million Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving this year. That’s a 2.3% increase over last year, and the third highest since 2000.
Using input from fellow...
Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Advise from the Washington State DOT
Travelers headed over the river and through the woods to Grandma's house this upcoming Thanksgiving holiday will want to plan now for winter weather. They also should expect delays on most major routes like...