As Thanksgiving approaches, millions of people are preparing to travel to and from the Bay Area, leading to expected congestion on roads and at airports. Regional flight hubs are ready for an influx of passengers, while the American Automobile Association predicts 71.7 million people will travel by car during the holiday, marking a 1.3 million increase from last year. Major freeways like Interstate 80 are expected to be highly congested, with drivers advised to plan accordingly.
Travelers wait for their rides outside San Jose Mineta International Airport on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. Airports and roads are expected to be crowded this Thanksgiving season, as millions of people travel to and from the Bay Area. Regional flight hubs are preparing for an influx of Thanksgiving passengers, while the American Automobile Association (AAA) predicted that 71.7 million people nationwide will travel by car during Thanksgiving – a 1.
3 million increase compared to last year. AAA expects the worst days and times for car travel to be Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, but freeways and highways are expected to be clear on Thanksgiving Day. Drivers returning on Sunday are advised to leave early, and Monday drivers should expect a mix of travelers and work commuters. The Interstate 80 eastbound freeway from San Francisco to Sacramento is expected to be most congested on Nov. 26 around 7:30 p.m., with an estimated travel time of three hours and two minutes. California Highway Patrol sergeant Andrew Barclay mentioned that all CHP offices will monitor weather patterns and adjust coverage as necessary, with patrols tending to be busier during stormy conditions
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