Best Times to Drive in Arizona This Labor Day Weekend
PHOENIX – The Labor Day weekend is kicking off, and many are expected to take one last summer trip.
Key Points:
- While not as busy as Memorial Day or the Fourth of July, Labor Day offers a final chance to travel before fall.
- The travel rush started on Thursday, September 3, with AAA predicting Friday to be the peak travel day.
Travel Advice:
- Friday: Depart before noon.
- Saturday: Leave before 10 a.m.
- Sunday: Light traffic expected.
- Monday: Best to leave before noon to avoid gridlock starting around 2 p.m.
Airports are also expected to see increased passenger volumes during this holiday weekend. Aixa Diaz from AAA emphasizes the importance of flexibility in travel plans.
Traffic Predictions:
- Heavy traffic expected on:
- Interstate 10 around Phoenix and Tucson
- Interstate 17 north of Phoenix
- Busy highways include:
- State Route 87 between Fountain Hills and Payson
- U.S. 93 between Wickenburg and Hoover Dam
- Interstates 8 and 10 towards the California border
Current Gas Prices:
- National average: $4.14 per gallon
- Arizona state average: $4.53 per gallon
- Phoenix average: $4.62 per gallon
Sources:
Information compiled from Aixa Diaz and the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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