Whether you’re heading out to the Lima Mall today or hitting the highways, leave your self plenty of time and don’t be in a hurry.
That’s the advice of local law enforcement and the Auto club AAA.
Traffic was especially busy Thursday and Friday near the Lima Mall, with police being kept busy with numerous auto accidents. Another busy day is expected today before most stores close their doors at 6 p.m.
On the highways, the Ohio’s Department of Transportation says it has tried, where possible, to reduce the size of work zones on roadways for what is expected to be a busy long weekend of travel around the Christmas holiday.
Auto club AAA predicts about 4.2 million Ohioans will travel over 50 miles from home for the holiday, most of them driving.
Officials say nearly 1,100 traffic deaths have been reported around the state this year. More than 300 of those involved people not wearing seat belts.
The State Highway Patrol says troopers will be especially focused on targeting drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs during Christmas and the week leading up to New Year’s Day.
