Central Florida Prepares for Busy Fourth of July Travel Period

Central Florida prepares for busy Fourth of July travel period

The Florida Department of Transportation and Florida Highway Patrol are issuing safety reminders and raising awareness during the busy holiday travel period.

Florida authorities urge safe holiday travel this Fourth of July

Before you head out for the fireworks and barbecues, here are some basic reminders that could save your life.

Record number of Americans traveling for July 4th; avoid these peak traffic times

RICHMOND, Va. More than 72 million Americans are expected to drive or fly somewhere for the Independence Day holiday, breaking previous travel records and potentially causing headaches for travelers.Starting Wednesday, travelers are being warned to brace for heavy traffic on roads and long lines at airports, including at Richmond International Airport."Part of the reason for that is July 4th falls on a Friday this year, so that gives people that…

Bay Area Fourth of July travel traditions continue: Packed traffic, long airport lines

The Fourth of July holiday weekend may not officially start until Friday, but as usual, the explosions that mark America’s birthday begin early, and this year, the big boom of travelers is expected to get moving Thursday and run through Monday. RELATED: Fireworks, parades and more planned for Fourth of July around the Bay Area Long lines of passengers again are expected to snake through Bay Area airports, and drivers will be getting up close wit…

Florida Officials Promote Road Safety as Record Number of Drivers Expected This Fourth of July

A record-breaking number of travelers are expected to hit the roads for Independence Day, and Florida transportation officials are urging drivers to prioritize safety during what’s expected to be a busy and potentially hazardous travel period. AAA projects that approximately 4.6 million Floridians will travel by car over the Fourth of July weekend, the highest