Travel on the local roadways for the Thanksgiving Day weekend will probably be considerably lighter than the typical holiday.  According to AAA Travel, effects of the coronavirus pandemic will impact decisions made by American’s deciding on travel starting on Wednesday.  A forecast from mid-October projected a ten percent decrease and is now expected even lower due to renewed restrictions set down by the CDC.  Lt. Bob Lauder from the Door County Sheriff’s Office says his department does not know what to expect when it comes to peak travel times this week.

Lt. Lauder reminds drivers to always have your vehicle’s headlights on and be aware of deer activity near dusk.   He notes that traveling during daylight hours allows for safer and better driving conditions.  The Door County Sheriff’s patrols will be planning a heavy presence on the area highways to monitor and assist travelers all week.   

(photo courtesy of Door County Sheriff's Office)