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Tuesday, December 25, 2012

TRAFFIC MAP: Watch For Heavy Traffic Christmas Weekend

Watch for winter weather in Western Maryland and stay focused on the road.

Winter weather in western Maryland and heavy traffic are expected throughout the long Christmas weekend. Are you prepared? Check out our traffic map above for current traffic conditions.  Over 1.9 million Marylanders are expected to travel between Dec. 22 and Jan. 1, a 1.2 percent increase from last year, AAA Mid-Atlantic reports. The Maryland State Highway Administration urges drivers to call 511 or visit md511.org for updates on major incidents, delays, estimated travel times and weather conditions.  The SHA offered the following safety tips:  How do you avoid traffic over the holidays? Share your tips in the comments.

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