July 4th Travel: 62 Million Expected on Roads, AAA Reports

Holiday Travel Projections

• 🚗 AAA projects nearly 62 million people will travel by car for the July 4th holiday.
• ✈️ Approximately 6 million people are expected to travel by air, marking a new record for Independence Day week with an 8% jump in air travel.

Road Travel Conditions

• 🚦 Slowdowns were observed on I-95 South and heavy traffic on the George Washington Bridge in both directions.
• ⛽ Gas prices are down by as much as 40 cents per gallon compared to last year.
• 🛠️ AAA estimates 26,000 vehicle breakdowns for the holiday travel weekend in the tri-state area.

Air Travel Experience

• ⏳ Travelers at airports can expect longer lines at check-in and security, along with potential delays and cancellations.
• 🧘 For those facing travel disruptions, the advice is to go with the flow and take deep breaths.

Public Transportation Delays

• 🚆 NJ Transit is reporting delays of up to 60 minutes between New York Penn Station and Trenton in both directions.
• ⚠️ Eastbound NJ Transit service will bypass Matuchen and Metro Park stations.