How to make it through this Fourth of July with all your fingers
30 June 2023
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The long holiday weekend could impact your travel – AAA advises drivers to be cautious of themselves and others on the road.
This Fourth of July holiday is predicted to break records as Americans make road trips this weekend, according to AAA.
Shawn Steward with AAA writes in a press release that the 2023 travel forecast predicts 428,824 travelers will take to the road this Independence Day. That’s a 3.9% increase from last years holiday travels.
As you’re preparing to hit the road this holiday season, Steward urges drivers to be cautious of the roadways and other drivers.
“With the extra traffic volume, that can be a bigger issue,” Steward said. “If you need to change your playlist or reroute your map, have a passenger do that if possible.”
AAA estimates travel times will be worse in some areas during rush hour. Below is a table of the best and worst advised times to travel by car this weekend:
DateWorst Travel TimeBest Travel TimeFriday, June 3010 a.m. 5 p.m.Before 10 a.m., after 6 p.m.Saturday, July 11 p.m.Before noonSunday, July 2Minimal Traffic expectedMinimal Traffic expectedMonday, July 3Minimal Traffic expectedMinimal Traffic expectedTuesday, July 4Noon to 3 p.m.Before 11 a.m., after 6 p.m.Wednesday, July 53 p.m. to 6 p.m.Before 2 p.m.
Steward says every driver should have a plan in place of what to do if you find yourself broken down. In this anticipated heat, he advises you keep water, snacks and something to provide shade in your car in case of emergencies.