🚦 Planning Safe Labor Day Weekend Travel in Washington
🛣️ Smart Travel Starts with Planning
Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest travel times in Washington. If you’re driving through Southwest Washington, especially on I-5, plan ahead.
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) offers tools to help you avoid traffic jams:
- 📊 Holiday Travel Charts: See predicted congestion by the hour.
👉 I-5 Travel Charts (Lacey–Tacoma) - 🛰️ Real-Time Traffic & Cameras: Stay updated with conditions, weather, and incidents.
👉 WSDOT Real-Time Traveler Tools
🚧 Good news: most major construction projects pause over the holiday, but congestion is still expected.
⏰ When to Hit the Road (and When to Avoid It)
Drivers should expect:
- 🚗 I-5 Southbound near Woodland → Delays up to 90 minutes throughout the weekend.
- 🌅 Best Times to Travel → Early mornings or late evenings.
- 🛑 Worst Times to Travel → Thursday afternoon through Saturday midday (westbound), Sunday–Monday (eastbound).
🛡️ Safe Driving Tips for the Holiday Weekend
✔️ Leave early or late to avoid peak congestion.
✔️ Put the phone down—no distracted driving.
✔️ Check tires, brakes, and fluids before you go.
✔️ Pack an emergency kit: water, snacks, flashlight, jumper cables, first aid.
✔️ Be patient & courteous—arriving safely is what matters.
⚖️ In Case of Collision – We’re Here for You
Even with planning, collisions can happen. If you or a loved one is injured:
✅ Call Althauser Rayan Abbarno – Personal Injury Attorneys
✅ Free Injury Consultations – no cost to discuss your case
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📞 Centralia: (360) 736-1301
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