Record Christmas holiday travel expected across Maryland

Nearly 2.5 million Marylanders are expected to take to the highways and byways during the busy holiday travel rush between mid-December and New Year’s Day.

AAA said 90% of Marylanders will drive, while another 10% fly, cruise or take a train.

Drivers report busy roads

WJZ spoke with drivers in Baltimore County who said they are staying close to home for this holiday, but are already seeing more traffic on the roads.

The weekend before Christmas is among the busier times to drive. AAA said the Monday and Tuesday before Christmas will also be busy between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m…

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