Troopers, INDOT Urge Safe Driving Ahead of July Fourth Holiday Travel

Expect more state troopers on the road leading up to the 4th of July

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) - The 4th of July is a fun time for many Americans, but it is also a busy time for those who need to work. That includes those who work in law enforcement. Captain Andy Evans is a troop commander with the West Virginia Parkways Authority. With festivals going on, and many family gatherings, the department receives plenty of calls on the 4th of July. To help with this, there will be more troops on patrol. They will be on the lo…

Troopers, INDOT urge safe driving ahead of July Fourth holiday travel

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — With July Fourth right around the corner, Indiana State Police and INDOT are urging Hoosiers to drive safely and plan ahead especially as holiday travel ramps up Thursday. Indiana State Police say extra patrols will be on the roads this week, with troopers targeting drunk, high, or distracted drivers. The Fourth of July holiday is one of the busiest and often most dangerous weekends for traffic crashes. ISP also encoura…

Fourth of July travel brings an increased presence of troopers to Missouri roadways - Missourinet

All available troopers from the Missouri State Highway Patrol will be monitoring the Show-Me State’s roadways and waterways this 4th of July holiday weekend. Lieutenant Eric Brown told Missourinet that drivers will notice an increased presence of state troopers on the more traveled roadways. “Whether that be an Interstate or, you know, you look in […]

Fourth of July Travel Expected to Surge as Marylanders Hit the Roads and Skies

Source: Allen J. Schaben / Getty Travel experts are predicting more Americans — and more Marylanders — will be on the move for the Fourth of July holiday this year, with both roadways and airports expected to be busier than in 2024. In Maryland, travelers heading to the Eastern Shore and beach destinations should brace for potential backups. AAA estimates that 1.3 million Marylanders will drive to their destinations this holiday, a two percent i…

(LISTEN): Missouri state troopers to be visible during Fourth of July holiday; there are more than 1,000 work zones statewide

Look for heavy traffic on Missouri highways today (Thursday) and throughout the Fourth of July weekend. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says every available trooper will be on the roads and waterways throughout the holiday weekend starting today. Patrol Lieutenant Eric Brown urges you to plan ahead: “You know we’ve got over 1,000 construction zones that are active in the state of Missouri right now. Plan that trip, plan ahead. Be ready for del…