PHOENIX (3TV / CBS 5) – If you want to get away from the heat in the Phoenix area or just celebrate the July 4th holidays, there may be a few ways to avoid getting stuck in travel problems like high Peak travel times, monsoon weather, accidents and more. The Arizona Department of Transportation says in a press release that ADOT and its contractors are not planning any scheduled full weekend closings from Friday morning through the night of July 5th for additional travel time. NO SCHEDULED CLOSURES! There will be no construction closings this July 4th weekend. Please Drive Responsibly! #phxtraffic #FourthOfJuly pic.twitter.com/gUTapNEYF4— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) July 1, 2021Avoid excessive speeding, buckle up and never drive while impaired. If necessary, arrange for a designated driver or driver service. Be aware of hot weather conditions and the possibility of weather changes, including thunderstorms and dust storms, during the summer travel season. Pack an emergency prep kit and bring extra drinking water for you and your passengers. Rest and check your vehicle before you drive, including tire pressures, windshield wipers, seat belts, and engine fluid levels, the Transport Safety Authority (TSA) says in a press release That you expect heavy travel for the vacation weekend as summer travel continues to pick up. “It is encouraging to see the country travel again and enjoy the weekend and celebrate our country’s independence,” said TSA Administrator David Pekoske. “We continue to remind passengers to be patient and to stay calm through security and on board the aircraft. TSA does not tolerate acts of aggression towards our officers; Please help us travel safely and comfortably this bank holiday weekend. ”Here are some tips TSA recommends if you are flying this weekend: Arrive earlyWear a face mask Consider signing up for the TSA Precheck Program Pack Efficiently – Tips What you can / cannot bring with you can be found here How to avoid physical contact at the checkpoint If you have any further questions, you can contact the TSA at (855) 787-2227 (Bundesrelais 711) for further assistance or questions at Put Facebook Messenger or Twitter at @askTSA. Also, if you plan to attend various fireworks events in the valley, you should take a little more time and be patient as different areas may be restricted or have additional traffic. Copyright 2021 KPHO / KTVK (KPHO Rundfunkgesellschaft). All rights reserved.
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