Early Thanksgiving Traffic Hits Philadelphia Region Despite Rain

By Nikki DeMentri, Alan Wheeler, Ed Specht and Ryan Hughes, CBS Philadelphia

November 22, 2023

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (CBS) -- Thousands of travelers hit the roads in the Philadelphia region Tuesday, many hoping to avoid Thanksgiving traffic. In Montgomery County, many drivers said traffic was heavy but moving despite the rainy weather.

Nearly 90% of Philadelphia area travelers will be driving to their destinations this week, along with millions more around the United States, AAA estimates.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission expects about 3.3 million travelers on the road this week, with Tuesday and Wednesday being the busiest days.

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