WHITE WATER, Calif. (KESQ) – Millions of Americans are hitting the road to head home after the Thanksgiving holiday, and this year’s travel rush is proving to be the busiest on record. According to AAA, more than 73 million people nationwide are expected to drive during the holiday travel period, part of a record 81.8 million Americans traveling at least 50 miles for Thanksgiving.
Traffic congestion was clearly visible across Southern California on Sunday, especially along Interstate 10 near Whitewater in the Coachella Valley, where drivers experienced slow, heavy traffic as the holiday weekend came to a close.
At a rest stop along I-10 West, travelers described long delays and the need for patience on the road…