AAA predicts 61.6 million people will travel by car during the Fourth of July weekend, marking a 2.2 percent increase from last year. Traffic will be heavily congested, particularly on Route 3 N from Hyannis to Boston on July 5. Travelers are advised to plan ahead and avoid peak congestion times, with the heaviest traffic expected on Wednesday and Thursday. The best travel times are Tuesday before 2 p.m., and before noon on Wednesday through Friday, and before 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
AAA predicts 61.6 million people will travel by car this Fourth of July weekend, a 2.2 percent increase over last year and the highest volume on record.
Traffic will be especially challenging for those traveling from Hyannis to Boston on Route 3 N on July 5, according to INRIX, a provider of transportation data.
The heaviest traffic is expected on Wednesday and Thursday, with delays extending into the evening, according to MassDOT, and travelers should avoid mid-day and afternoon travel on Friday when peak congestion is expected.
The best times to hit the road are Tuesday before 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday before noon; and Saturday and Sunday before 11 a.m.
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