The American Automobile Association is predicting another busy travel Labor Day holiday as people look to get away one last time before summer is over.
Matthew Conde with AAA-Idaho says, with an expected 9 percent increase in travelers this year, those leaving home should expect to be impacted by traffic congestion on both main highways and backcountry roads.
Gas prices will help Idaho drivers hit the road, with the state’s average price for a gallon of regular at $3.60, which is three cents more than a month ago but 53 cents less than a year ago. Meanwhile, the national average sits at $3.36 per gallon, which is 15 cents less than a month ago and 46 cents less than a year ago. Idaho currently ranks 9th in the country for most expensive fuel.
