Nearly 80 million people travelling for Thanksgiving

With the Thanksgiving holiday arriving, many Kentuckians will be joining a projected record number of travelers hitting the road this holiday season.

AAA is projecting nearly 80 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from November 26 to December 2 as part of their Thanksgiving plans. While Thanksgiving is a time for Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, the vast majority will be going with automobiles, with AAA projecting just under 72 million.

Elizabethtown Police Department Public Information Officer Chris Denham says if alcoholic beverages will be part of your holiday season, plan accordingly.

“Plan ahead and designate a sober driver prior to taking the first sip of alcohol,” Denham said. “This simple step can help ensure everyone gets home safely to their loved ones. I want to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving and a merry Christmas.”

Travelers can check on highway conditions by visiting goky.ky.gov.