# Holiday Travel Surge Hits 72M | Portland Maine News

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Podcast: [Portland Maine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/portland-maine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7600695)
Published: 2026-07-04T02:25:03+00:00
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## Resource

Over 72 million Americans are hitting the road this holiday weekend — a slight uptick from last year — with traffic expected to peak until Sunday. Travelers are warned to brace for gridlock, especially after 11 AM on Sunday and Monday. One listener’s story? A stranded driver in Boston with a broken AC and bumper-to-bumper traffic. AAA’s tip? Hit the road early — Sunday and Monday mornings before 11 AM are your best bet for smoother travel. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7257f9615f294324

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