Heavy Traffic Looms For Thanksgiving Weekend Shoppers: Leesburg Police

LEESBURG, VA — Vehicular and pedestrian traffic is expected to be heavily congested near the Leesburg Premium Outlets, 241 Fort Evans Road NE, as well as other local shopping centers around the Town of Leesburg beginning Friday, Nov. 25, and lasting throughout the weekend, police said in a news release.

Heavy traffic is expected to cause delays as traffic volume will exceed road capacity. During times of peak congestion, Leesburg police officers may direct drivers onto less congested secondary routes to ease traffic movement.

Electronic signboards will be set up along the secondary routes (Fort Evans Road and Potomac Station Drive) to guide drivers toward the main thoroughfares (Routes 7, 15, & 267) via Battlefield Parkway and River Creek Parkway.

Police have this advice for drivers during the busy shopping weekend:

• Remain alert and cautious
• Watch for pedestrians
• Follow police direction
• Remain calm and courteous while driving and parking

Holiday shoppers should lock their vehicles, take valuables with them, and hide any valuables being left in the car to avoid theft, police added.

The Leesburg Police Department will have officers assigned to various locations affected by the Thanksgiving weekend shopping crowds. However, shoppers should be vigilant and immediately call police to report any suspicious activity. Remember, if you see something, say something, the department said.