"A record 81.8 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home this Thanksgiving, according to AAA, and 73 million people will travel by car. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced changes on the roads in anticipation of the busy travel period. There will be no scheduled construction work on major roadways outside of established work zones between 5 a.m. on Nov. 25 and 5 a.m. on Dec. 1., according to MassDOT."
"MassDOT is extending the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane hours on I-93 between Boston and Quincy from 2 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 25 and from 1 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 26. The HOV lane will be closed Nov. 27-28. Due to increased travel in and out of Logan Airport, the Sumner Tunnel swing lane will not be deployed Nov. 27-28."
AAA projects a record 81.8 million travelers at least 50 miles this Thanksgiving, with 73 million traveling by car. MassDOT will halt scheduled construction on major roadways outside established work zones from 5 a.m. on Nov. 25 to 5 a.m. on Dec. 1. HOV lane hours on I-93 between Boston and Quincy will be extended into the evening on Nov. 25 and 26 and closed Nov. 27-28. The Sumner Tunnel swing lane will not be deployed Nov. 27-28 due to Logan Airport volumes. INRIX predicts severe congestion on Pilgrims Highway S and lists worst and best travel windows, with minimal traffic expected on Thanksgiving Day.
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