Travel records expected on Sunday as holiday weekend ends
Updated: 8:46 a.m. EDT July 7, 2024
THAT’S FOR SURE. JEN AND RHONDELLA, THE TSA LINE IS ALMOST DONE AT THIS POINT. IT’S BEEN FLOWING AND FLOWING ALL MORNING, SO WE’RE GOING TO HAVE A LOOK AT THE BIG BOARD HERE, SEE HOW WE’RE DOING IN LOGAN. LET’S LOOK AT OUR DEPARTURES BOARD. THEY’VE GOT ALMOST EVERYTHING ON TIME. GREAT NEWS FOR OUR TRAVELERS THIS MORNING, ESPECIALLY BECAUSE THE TSA IS EXPECTING THIS TO BE THE BUSIEST DAY OF THEIR LIFE. THEY’RE NOW EXPECTING OVER 3 MILLION PEOPLE TO BE SCREENING AT THE CHECKPOINTS TODAY. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE. THE CURRENT RECORD IS 2.99 MILLION PEOPLE. A few weeks ago, on June 23, it was reported that Darren Reed was among those heading home today. I got there early, my brother is an experienced driver, so he dropped me off a few hours early. I am just thrilled. I think that is how it should be. And that is how it is. It is a good attitude to have. If you are driving home, be prepared for traffic. Triple A says journeys can take up to 67% longer than usual. THE WORST TIME TO LEAVE TODAY IS BETWEEN 2PM AND 8PM. IF YOU WANT A SMOOTH SAILING, GET OUT BEFORE 11AM. MASSDOT SAYS ALL ROADWORK IS SUSPENDED UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING, BUT THE EXCEPTION, OF COURSE, IS THE SUMNER TUNNEL. IT WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE NEXT MONTH, SO YOU WILL HAVE TO FIND ANOTHER WAY TO GET FROM EAST BOSTON TO DOWNTOWN. OF COURSE, THE REAL TEST OF THAT WILL BE TOMORROW, MONDAY
Travel records expected on Sunday as holiday weekend ends
Updated: 8:46 a.m. EDT July 7, 2024
If you’re heading home after the long weekend, you’re not alone. Sunday is expected to be a record day on the roads and runways. More than 3 million travelers are expected to pass through the nation’s airports Sunday, according to a forecast from the Transportation Security Administration. That could surpass the previous record of 2.9 million set on June 23. In Massachusetts, where nearly all road projects are on hold through Monday morning, the busiest time on highways is expected to be between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., according to AAA. At peak traffic, road trips could take up to 67% longer than normal. One exception to the Massachusetts roadwork pause is the Sumner Tunnel, which remains closed as part of a monthlong project for the second year in a row. The first real test of this disruption to the roadway connecting East Boston to downtown could come Monday morning, during the morning commute.
If you’re heading home after a long weekend, you’re not alone. Sunday is set to be a record-breaking day on the roads and trails.
According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), more than three million travelers are expected to pass through the country’s airports on Sunday, a figure that could surpass the previous record of 2.9 million set on June 23.
In Massachusetts, where nearly all road projects are on hold through Monday morning, the busiest time on highways is expected to be between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., according to AAA. At peak traffic, highway trips could take up to 67% longer than normal.
The Sumner Tunnel is an exception to the Massachusetts roadwork pause. It remains closed for the second year in a row as part of a monthslong project. The first real test of the disruption to the roadway connecting East Boston to downtown could come Monday morning, during the morning commute.
