"Boston is among the top Labor Day weekend destinations in America this year, according to AAA, and those hitting the road will have plenty of company. MassDOT says travelers should avoid mid-day and afternoon travel on Friday and Saturday due to expected peak congestion. After that, Sunday will see heavier traffic throughout the day and Monday will see heavier traffic during mid-day and afternoon peak hours. The heaviest traffic will be on Tuesday with delays expected throughout the day and into the evening."
"Drivers traveling from Boston to Manchester on I-93 N will find one of the most congested routes in the nation, according to INRIX, a provider of transportation data. Motorists will experience a 101% increase over normal traffic levels and at its peak congestion on Monday at 12:15 p.m. it will take 1 hour and 25 minutes, according to INRIX. The best time to hit the road during Labor Day weekend, according to AAA, is before 1 p.m. on Thursday; before noon on Friday; between 6 and 10 a.m. on Saturday; before 11 a.m. on Sunday; and before noon on Monday, according to AAA."
Boston ranks among the top Labor Day weekend destinations, increasing travel volumes across the region. MassDOT urges drivers to drive safely, avoid distractions, plan ahead and allow extra time. Travelers should avoid mid-day and afternoon travel Friday and Saturday; Sunday will be heavier throughout the day; Monday will see mid-day and afternoon peaks; and Tuesday will experience the heaviest delays into the evening. I-93 N from Boston to Manchester is forecast to have 101% higher-than-normal traffic with a Monday peak trip time of 1 hour 25 minutes. AAA recommends specific best and worst travel windows for each day. MassDOT adjusted the I-93 HOV lane start times to manage congestion.
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