Hundreds of thousands of people in Central Ohio plan to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend.
UpdatedHundreds of thousands of people in Central Ohio plan to travel for Memorial Day weekend and AAA is forecasting busy roads and highways.
I think we can safely say that things have returned to normal as we see numbers climb year after year,” said Kara Hitchens, public affairs manager, AAA Club Alliance. “We’re projecting additional travelers this Memorial Day holiday weekend, nearly matching pre-pandemic levels but it is also an indication we are expecting a very busy summer travel season ahead.”
AAA projects 38.4 million people across the country will travel 50 miles or more by car, including 1.65 million in Ohio. More than 261,000 people in the Columbus Metro area are expected to travel by car, an increase of 3.7% over 2023. INRIX, a transportation data firm, says drivers leaving Thursday or Friday should hit the road early to avoid rush hour traffic. Travelers returning home on Sunday or Monday should avoid the afternoons when return trips will peak.Friday May 24 12:00 - 7:00 p.m.AAA reminds drivers to get their vehicles serviced before venturing out on a road trip.
Having a break down while on vacation can not only ruin a good time, but also put drivers in jeopardy if stuck at the side of the road,” Hitchens adds.
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