Labor Day Travel Ramps Up Thursday: Here's What To Expect In WA
SEATTLE — The last summer holiday is approaching, and thousands of Washingtonians will be hitting the road to take advantage of what is forecast to be a sunny Labor Day weekend. The Washington State Department of Transportation is sharing its annual list of travel tips for the occasion, including the traffic volume charts, which show the best and worst times to head out the door based on pre-pandemic trends.
While it's a three-day weekend for most people, congestion will begin to build as early as Thursday on some popular routes, like Interstate 5 between Lacey and Tacoma. Southbound travelers should have an easier go of things by Monday afternoon, while daily northbound could continue into Tuesday, with a few windows of relief.
On Interstate 90 over Snoqualmie Pass, heavier eastbound congestion should hold off Thursday before picking up late Friday morning. Traffic should pick up again Saturday morning before leveling off in the early afternoon and staying calmer through the extended weekend. For westbound trips, WSDOT expects delays will be elevated Sunday and peak throughout Monday.
Drivers will catch a break on roadwork, with most highway construction suspended through the long weekend to reduce traffic impacts. WSDOT asks drivers to watch out for lane shifts or work staging areas that remain in place.
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