It’s a holiday week, which means many are packing up and heading out.
AAA predicts nearly 49 million Americans are planning an Independence Day getaway this year. Overall, travel volume for the holiday is expected to rise 4.1 percent over last year.
Most will travel by car. Wednesday is expected to be the worst day on the roads.
Statewide, gas prices are about 15 cents less per gallon than they were at this time last year.