LOS ANGELES, CA — With millions of drivers sharing the road this Independence Day weekend, here’s how to avoid getting stuck in good ol’ Los Angeles traffic.
AAA’s transportation data partner, INRIX, expects the one of the 4th of July travel days to come early in Southern California
Drivers should hit the road in the morning to avoid the worst traffic, but also beware that Saurday, June 28 is expected to be particularly busy between Los Angeles and San Diego.
Specifically, travelers leaving Los Angeles should avoid the southbound Santa Ana (5) Freeway to San Diego on Saturday during the peak congestion time at 5 p.m.
California residents planning a road trip over the long 4th of July holiday can expect to share the road with more than 61 million other motorists, according to a travel forecast from AAA that projects 72.2 million people overall will travel at least 50 miles from home to celebrate Independence Day.
“Summertime is one of the busiest travel seasons of the year, and July 4th is one of the most popular times to get away,” Stacey Barber, AAA Travel vice president, said in a news release, noting the 4th of July forecast comes after a record-setting travel forecast for Memorial Day.
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