LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Time to plan your commute for Independence Day! The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) has dropped their travel forecast for the holiday weekend.
Locals may already know that traveler numbers spike during the Fourth of July weekend in Las Vegas. With commuters coming to and from California and more than 450,000 travelers expected to arrive at Harry Reid International Airport this coming weekend, more cars will be on the road.
The actual holiday on July 4 won't be the busiest, according to RTC. They're advising travelers to avoid southbound Interstate 15 at the Nevada-California state line between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 6. Heavy delays and congestion are expected.
If you commute by bus, RTC will be running on a Saturday schedule for Friday, July 4.
Combined with the traffic headaches will also be some triple digit temperatures. It's going to be a hot start to July — with Friday (the 4th) showing temperatures up to 101 degrees, Saturday 103 degrees, and Sunday 104 degrees.
RTC recommends that travelers don't drive during peak daytime hours when the temperatures are highest.
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More resources to help your travel plans
- KTNV.com/Traffic | Latest traffic alerts and traffic-related news
- SeeingOrangeNV.com | Latest road construction updates
- RTCSNV.com/WaysToTravel | Holiday travel options
