AAA expecting record-breaking 4th of July travel week

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — AAA is forecasting a record-breaking travel week for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, with millions of Americans expected to hit the roads—and Kentucky highways are no exception.

According to AAA, more than 72 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home. Of those, more than 61 million are expected to travel by car, making this the busiest Independence Day for road travel ever recorded.

Officials warn that Kentucky drivers should brace for crowded highways and potential delays.

AAA Blue Grass plans to release Kentucky-specific travel numbers during a media event in Lexington next Tuesday. In the meantime, drivers are encouraged to prepare ahead of time—check their vehicles, leave early, and plan for extra time on the road.