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Officials anticipate third busiest Memorial Day weekend since 2000

May 26, 2023 10:34AM ● By Content Editor
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David Griswold - KARE 11 News - May 26, 2023

Long lines and traffic are nothing new when traveling on Memorial Day weekend, but officials are warning that this year could be one of the busiest since 2000.

According to a news release from the American Automobile Association (AAA), more than 42 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from their homes this weekend, which is about 2.7 million more people — or a 7% increase — from last year.


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