Turkey Day Travels: Connecticut’s Holiday Journey Guide by Local Bondsman

Experts are expecting a record-breaking number of travelers this Thanksgiving season. With many individuals eager to see their families, the American Automobile Association (AAA) has projected there to be 81.8 million travelers across the country, an estimated 1.6 million increase from 2024.

Connecticut Highways Roadwork

In anticipation of the busy roadways, Connecticut’s Department of Transportation has announced that highway construction will be paused from Nov. 26 until Dec. 1, 2025, the peak of the Thanksgiving holiday season. This is to help keep traffic flowing during these busy times. They suspect the roads to be busiest during the weekdays as people commute to visit their families, with a peak on Sunday as people return home after the holiday.

Connecticut Airports

Not only are the roads crowded, but so are Connecticut Airports. According to the Connecticut Airport Authority, Bradley International Airport expects an estimated 95,000 travelers to depart the weekend after Thanksgiving. If you are traveling by plane this Thanksgiving, expect long lines and full planes. You may want to arrive at the airport earlier than usual to account for possible long lines in security checkpoints, and constantly check your booking to ensure you don’t miss any important updates.

Railroads in Connecticut

Trains across Connecticut are expecting an increase in travelers this season. To meet demand, Amtrak has added cars to Northeast Regional routes, allowing more travelers in New England to be served. However, don’t expect seats to be cheap or easy to find. Many trains are sold out, and the available ones will likely cost you over $100.

Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity to reunite with family. However, everyone has the same idea. Make sure you plan accordingly to ensure you arrive home in time! No one wants to miss the plane that connects you to your family for the holidays.

This post was contributed by Ava Alers and sponsored by 3-D Bail Bonds, Inc. With 24-hour bail bond service, the agency has been licensed to post bail in the State of Connecticut for almost three decades.