Record travel volume is projected for the upcoming Independence Day holiday period.
Michigan is expected to have more than 2.6 million people traveling at least 50 miles from home, according AAA projections reported by CBS News.
This year, the Fourth of July falls on a Friday. AAA’s travel forecast covers a nine-day period from Saturday, June 28, to Sunday, July 6.
“Following Memorial Day’s record forecast, AAA is seeing strong demand for road trips and air travel over Independence Day week,” said AAA Travel Vice President Stacey Barber in a prepared statement.
“With the holiday falling on a Friday, travelers have the option of making it a long weekend or taking the entire week to make memories with family and friends.”
AAA projects 61.6 million people will travel by car throughout the country, which represents a 2.2% increase over last year and would an all-time high.
Similarly, a record 5.84 million people are expected to fly to their destinations. That would be up 1.4% from the previous record set last year.
If you’re planning a road trip, AAA recommends getting routine vehicle maintenance ahead of your trip. Last year the agency responded to nearly 700,000 emergency roadside assistance calls for issues like dead batteries, flat tires and running out of gas.
AAA also offers its Tow To Go service annually for busy holiday weekends, including Independence Day. Residents can call 855-286-9246 for a free ride and tow for one person, within a 10-mile radius.
