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WSDOT urges travelers to plan ahead for July 4th traffic, highlighting the lack of historical data for predictions. When and where is traffic predicted to be worst on Fourth of July? Congestion leaving from Seattle is expected to peak on Wednesday, July 2 at 5:45 pm from Seattle to Ocean Shores using I-5. Expert tips for navigating this week's 4th of July travel chaos, on the road and in the skies. while drivers departing Chicago can expect the most traffic on Wednesday, July 2, at 6 p.m With the Fourth of July falling on a Friday, experts at auto club AAA are expecting a record-setting 72.2 million Americans to take a domestic trip over the long weekend, packing the nation’s As the Fourth of July approaches, communities across the Seattle area are preparing for a packed holiday weekend filled with fireworks, festivals, and family fun. With this year’s Independence Day falling on a Friday and record-breaking travel expected, officials are urging residents to plan ahead. Carnation. There’s much to see and do at the Great Carnation Fourth of July Celebration, including a 5K at Remlinger Farms, a parade at 11:30 a.m. from West Rutherford Street to Myrtle Street, a Live Streams Local Traffic Alert: Seattle I-5 lane closures overnight this week, ramps to close for Fourth of July By KIRO 7 News Staff June 30, 2025 at 10:29 am PDT + Caption These are the busiest and best times to be on the road for the 4th of July holiday in 2025, plus other essential travel tips. You'll want to plan your Independence Day getaway accordingly to avoid sitting in tons of traffic and instead get straight to the fun. How to Plan Your Seattle 4th of July Experience Transportation and Parking. Seattle’s Fourth of July events cause heavy traffic across the city. Public transportation is the most reliable way to reach popular venues. King County Metro offers special holiday service with extended routes to major celebration sites. It’s time for one of the biggest weekends of the summer, the Fourth of July. There are events across the region to celebrate, including the Seafair 4th of July celebration and Tacoma’s 4th of Red, white and blue – with lots of ferry traffic too: Nearly 400K riders expected for July 4th travel Posted: June 28, 2025 31 A ferry approaches the Edmonds-Kingston terminal, Sept. 12, 2024 July 2 and July 3 – Minimal Traffic Impact. On July 2 and 3, traffic disruptions are projected to be minimal. Travelers on these days won’t have to contend with any particular best or worst times to hit the road. July 4 and 5 – Post-Celebration Traffic Concerns. Once the festivities wind down, traffic conditions take a turn for the worse. Seattle was ranked as the second-best Fourth of July travel destination in a new list created by AAA based on its travel booking data. AAA projected that 72.2 million travelers will journey 50 FILE – Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks go off over New York, Thursday, July 4, 2024, seen from Hoboken, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson,File) What are the best, worst times to drive? Here's what to know about Fourth of July travel in 2025. car travelers should aim to embark in the morning to avoid the worst traffic, according to Inrix. July 2, from Seattle to Ocean OLYMPIA – The Independence Day weekend is always a busy summer travel time – and this year will be no exception. The Washington State Department of Transportation urges all travelers to plan ahead this holiday. News What to know before taking transit to events on July 4! By Elaine Porterfield, King County Metro July 1, 2025 Fireworks, parades, picnics and festivals on July Fourth — there’s so much going on! Here’s some things to know before stepping onto transit on July 4 to get to your celebration. INRIX, a provider of transportation data and insights, expects Wednesday, July 2 and Sunday, July 6 to be the busiest days on the road. Afternoon hours will be the most congested. Drivers should hit the road in the morning to avoid the worst traffic, but keep in mind construction, crashes, or severe weather could impact travel times. A record-breaking number of people are traveling this Fourth of July. Take a look at these tips and tricks to avoid blowing your fuse before the fireworks do.
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