{"id":394761,"date":"2025-11-21T13:56:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T13:56:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/394761\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T13:56:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T13:56:16","slug":"know-these-txdot-traffic-tips-before-heading-out-for-thanksgiving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/394761\/","title":{"rendered":"Know these TxDOT traffic tips before heading out for Thanksgiving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><strong>SAN ANTONIO<\/strong> \u2013 Planning to travel this Thanksgiving? It is important to know some best practices before you go.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">KSAT hit the roads on Friday morning, before holiday travel kicks off, to give you what you need to know before you go.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Here are some travel tips for Thanksgiving:<\/p>\n<p>Heavy traffic times<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The most traffic before the holiday is expected to be on Wednesday before Thanksgiving, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Here are some times to keep in mind:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><b>Travelers headed to El Paso or Houston along I-10<\/b> &#8211; this travel route will be busiest from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><b>Travelers headed to Austin or Fort Worth along I-35<\/b> &#8211; this travel route will be busiest from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Most traffic after the holiday will be on the Sunday after Thanksgiving<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><b>Travelers headed back from El Paso or Houston along I-10<\/b> &#8211; this travel route will be busiest from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><b>Travelers headed back from Austin or Fort Worth along I-35<\/b> &#8211; this travel route will be busiest from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Toll roads<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">It\u2019s always easiest to avoid the tolls altogether to save on spending, but it may be best in Austin because there is a football game on Saturday, Nov. 22, and on Black Friday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Traffic is usually busiest two hours before and after the game, TxDOT said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Here are some prices to keep in mind:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><b>From Seguin to North Austin, State Highway 130 toll<\/b> &#8211; less than $20<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><b>From South Austin to North Austin, State Highway 45<\/b> &#8211; less than $2<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><b>Full Grand Park Way around Houston, State Highway 99<\/b> &#8211; over $25<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Navigation apps<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Navigation apps can be great tools to help get you where you need to go, and new technology can help you measure traffic trends as well.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/maps\/dir\/?entry=wc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/google.com\/maps\/dir\/?entry=wc\"><b>Google Maps<\/b><\/a> can estimate what time you\u2019ll arrive at your destination based on the time you plan to leave. It does this based on traffic trends.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/its.txdot.gov\/its\/District\/SAT\/map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/its.txdot.gov\/its\/District\/SAT\/map\"><b>TxDOT has a statewide traffic map<\/b><\/a> that gives you a real-time view of any backups you may encounter. You can even take a look at what to expect by checking the camera icons.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">It\u2019s always best to have a co-pilot to help you navigate around crashes and keep you on the safest, fastest route.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">If all else fails, try leaving early in the morning or in the evening, after prime traffic hours.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">In some good news for the over 5 million Texans hitting the road next week, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2025\/11\/20\/san-antonio-gas-prices-set-to-hit-pandemic-era-lows-for-thanksgiving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2025\/11\/20\/san-antonio-gas-prices-set-to-hit-pandemic-era-lows-for-thanksgiving\/\"><b>gas prices are expected to hit their lowest prices<\/b><\/a> since the pandemic.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>Read more on KSAT:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"\/>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"\/><\/ul>\n<p>Copyright 2025 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"SAN ANTONIO \u2013 Planning to travel this Thanksgiving? 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