Fla. (WTXL) - Labor Day is just around the corner and that means that many will be traveling this weekend.
Travelers can expect heavy traffic during the holiday weekend with 34.7 million travelers projected to hit the road. T his is an estimated 1.3% increase from Labor Day weekend last year. The Florida department of transportation is encouraging those traveling this holiday weekend to use the 511 Traveler Information system to stay up to date on crashes and congestion on all Florida interstates and toll roads.
There are four convenient ways for motorists to receive traffic updates. Motorists can call 511 toll free for updates, visit fl511.com for interactive roadway maps, download the free Florida 511 mobile app, or follow one of the 12 statewide, regional, or roadway-specific feeds on twitter.
