Three-day holiday weekends typically bring a spike in traffic. Caltrans is advising motorists that traffic may impact your Labor Day Weekend. Reporter Rebecca Havely shares some of their traffic safety tips…
First, plan ahead so you know before you go. Monitor traffic and weather via radio, tv and social media. Use Caltrans Quickmap to monitor traffic and CHP incidents. Make sure your car is in good working order. Check your tires, oil and fluids and leave with a full tank of gas. Plan ahead for rest stops and leave early in the morning if possible. Bring snacks, medications and enough water for all passengers including pets. Take a charged cell phone and car charger. Lastly, remember never to leave anyone—including pets—in a hot vehicle.
Caltrans has completed work on a new Joint Point of Entry on southbound Interstate 15 just south of the California/Nevada state line. The project includes a new agricultural inspection station which replaces the ag station in Yermo. Motorists are advised that traffic volumes are typically high on southbound I-15 at the state line on holiday weekends and Sundays for return traffic from travel outside of California. Please plan your commute before you travel, add extra time or leave early or later to avoid delays during those periods.
