Memorial Day Weekend Traffic: What to Know Before Hitting the Road

Memorial Day is upon us, and according to AAA, there's going to be the second-most traffic volume of any Memorial Day on record.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has already opened the HOV Lane on I-93 South early at 1 p.m. Friday, as close to an expected 850,000 drivers travel in the Bay State, according to AAA. It is also suspending all construction work on major arterial roadways from noon Friday through the "start of normal business" on Tuesday.

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Here's some other reminders and tips from MassDOT:

• Real-time traffic conditions are available by calling 511 or visiting mass511.com.
• MassDOT traffic cameras can be accessed via www1.eot.state.ma.us/. Cameras cover portions of Route 3, Route 6, Route 28, and parts of I-90, I-91, I-93, and I-95.
• There will be no lane restrictions on the Sagamore Bridge during the Memorial holiday weekend period.
• All MassDOT plazas will serve free coffee from at 11 p.m. Monday until 5 a.m. Tuesday.
• The MBTA will operate on a Sunday schedule on Memorial Day.
• All RMV offices will be closed on Memorial Day.