"Drivers should expect the most severe traffic jams before the holiday weekend as commuters mix with travelers," said Bob Pishue, transportation analyst at Inrix. Monitoring traffic apps, local news stations, and 511 traveler information services may help drivers navigate around congestion and reduce driver frustration this Labor Day.
Travel service Hopper says 3.6 million people are expected to depart on Thursday and Friday, with the vast majority returning on Monday. Atlanta, Chicago, and Dallas-Fort Worth will be the busiest airports.
Overall, Labor Day is not as big a travel holiday as summer three- and four-day weekends such as Memorial Day or July 4. That said, AAA says domestic travel will be 9% higher than last year, thanks in part to lower travel costs.
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