ODOT WITH MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TRAVEL ADVICE

May 24, 2024 3:30 a.m.

Just ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, the Oregon Department has advice for travelers who are about to hit the road.

An ODOT release said to prepare for the traffic, drivers should consider other ways to reach the destination that mean they don’t have to sit behind the wheel. Public transportation, buses and trains are alternatives. Consider ride sharing.  Click: https://getthereoregon.org/ to find a carpool match. Those staying local should think about how to get around town without driving to reduce the number of vehicles on the road.

To make a trip safer and less stressful:

*Plan ahead. Go to www.tripcheck.com to see the latest road conditions, closures, and delays. Make sure to check the entire route.

*Leave early and allow plenty of time to get to the destination.

*Follow the speed limit.

*Be alert. Be patient. Share the road.

*Remember to pack water, snacks and other emergency kit supplies in case the trip is delayed.

*Use special caution in work zones. Work crews may not be present during holiday weekends, but some work zones may remain set up for safety.

ODOT says Memorial Day weekend is expected to be one of the busiest on record with nearly 500,000 people in Oregon expected to drive to their holiday destination.