Tennessee travel plans and tips for the Thanksgiving holiday – WBBJ TV

JACKSON, Tenn.– If you are planning on hitting the road for Thanksgiving travel, for Thursday and the holiday weekend, here’s what you should know.

AAA has estimated that 71. 7 million Americans are taking a road trip for Thanksgiving.

Of those millions, 570,000  may experience some car trouble.
Some of the most common calls received from Triple A are flat tires, dead batteries, and lock out of their car.

For West Tennessee drivers, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)  has stopped all construction from now until 6 in the morning December 2.

Gas prices across the state are lower with an average price being $2.69 this is lower compared to years prior.

While the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) takes a halt in construction, the Tennessee Highway Patrol is working hard to keep drivers safe this holiday season.

The THP  says its Tennessee safe travel challenge is set for today and Sunday December 1.

This is to make sure that drivers are following the rules of the road.

State troopers say will be focusing their attention on Interstate 40.

They are urging that drivers buckle up and drive the designated speed limit to their destinations.

If you notice any unsafe driving call the Tennessee Highway Patrol at star 847.

Troopers also encourage everyone to avoid distractions while driving.