ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Since Triple A began tracking travel numbers back in 2000, the record for Virginia travelers for Memorial Day weekend was 1.24 million, back in 2005. This year, projections come awfully close to that record number, and more than 90 percent of Virginians will be on the road.
Factors like halted construction projects and lower gas prices work well for drivers.
Triple A’s mid-Atlantic spokesperson Morgan Dean said Thursday and Friday can see congested roadways with holiday travelers and evening commuters taking up space, so he recommends adjusting your travel time…