ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Are you planning to travel this Labor Day? The TSA is expecting 17.4 million people to travel by air from Thursday, Aug. 28, through Wednesday, Sept. 3. There will also be millions of people traveling by car for one last celebration of the summer. News10NBC has your guide if you’re traveling.
How are gas prices looking on Monday?
As people hit the roads this Labor Day, gas prices are up slightly locally and nationally. Rochester’s average price for gas is $3.19 per gallon, up three cents from this time last week, according to AAA. The national average, currently the same as Rochester’s average, is also up about three cents compared to last week. Compared to a month ago, the national average is up by four cents.
AAA says flooding in the Midwest has caused refinery issues, leading to the slight price jump. You can explore trends in gas prices here.
How busy will the Rochester airport be?
More than 100 flights are expected to travel to and from the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport on Monday, making it among the busiest travel days of the year.
Airport director Andy Moore said the Rochester airport has been busier ever since it added more destinations. As with any holiday, Moore meets with airlines, concessions, and car rental companies to ensure that the airport is prepared in all aspects.
“We have nine airlines operating out of Rochester right now and 26 nonstop destinations, including destinations like Fort Myers, which is starting up soon,” Moore said. “Sarasota, Tampa, Nashville, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and Las Vegas are all nonstop destinations. So with that, we’ve seen more activity coming through the airport.”
Do I have to worry about construction?
Traveling across New York State may be a little bit easier this Labor Day. Starting Friday, Gov. Kathy Hochul put a pause on lane closures for construction on roads and bridges on state highways. Roadwork will resume at 6 a.m. on Tuesday.
Hochul said she’s suspending construction to protect highway workers during a busy travel weekend. Some of the work might continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs, so officials still advise drivers to be cautious.
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