Thanksgiving holiday travelers should expect company on Wisconsin roads
Wausau Pilot & Review
As another construction season winds down, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is urging Thanksgiving holiday travelers to watch their speed, focus on the road and expect company on major interstates and highways across Wisconsin.
According to AAA, more than 960,000 Wisconsinites will drive to their destinations this holiday weekend. Peak travel times are anticipated between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesday (Nov. 22), 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 23), noon to 4 p.m. Friday (Nov. 24) and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (Nov. 25-26).
“We’re thankful to the thousands of people who work day and night to keep our roads safe – emergency responders, highway workers, and many more professions,” WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson said. “We all want to make it our destinations safely this holiday season; please buckle up, eliminate distractions, drive sober and watch out for deer.”
Highway projects that may impact travelers include:
Access real-time information on travel conditions, live traffic cameras, work zones and incidents across Wisconsin:
Alerts and updates provided via these sites are not intended for use while driving. When driving, your focus should always be on the road ahead.
All Wisconsin rest areas are open. These facilities offer restrooms, amenities and a break from travel.
During the holiday weekend, motorists may encounter the WisDOT Safety Patrol, sponsored by GEICO, along I-41 in Brown and Outagamie counties and I-43 in Milwaukee and Ozaukee counties. The fleet of specially equipped vehicles help manage highway incidents within construction work zones to keep everyone safe. Learn more about the WisDOT Safety Patrol.
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