Travelers planning to hit the road this weekend should plan ahead and leave early. The best strategy is to leave as soon as possible after waking up, before noon if possible. Afternoon hours, from 2 p.m.

to 8 p.m., should be avoided due to heavy traffic. Busy highways are expected, with popular destinations driving congestion. Certain highways will be particularly busy, with many people heading to amusement parks or lakes.

Further details on traffic and road conditions are available, including information on specific highways that are expected to be busy, such as Highway 10 and Highway 71, and Highway 45.