The Fourth of July is coming up on Saturday and Triple-A Kansas says the holiday weekend is shaping up as a busy time for travel.
More than 70 million Americans are expected to travel more than fifty miles from home to celebrate America's 250th birthday this weekend. Shawn Steward with Triple-A Kansas says that includes around 690,000 Kansans.
For those looking to avoid the busiest travel days, Steward says, because the holiday falls on a weekend, roads may be consistently busy.
For drivers, gas prices in Kansas are averaging $3.51 a gallon, which is 60 cents higher than a year ago. However, Steward says prices in the Sunflower State are down nearly 40 cents per gallon over the last month.
Steward adds that one of the most important things to remember as you head out for the holiday is to avoid alcohol and always wear your seat belt.
