The unofficial kick-off to the summer travel season is fast approaching.
“Triple-A is projecting a little more than 157,000 South Dakotans will travel 50 miles or more from their home this holiday weekend,” stated Shawn Steward of Triple-A South Dakota. “That’s about 17% of the state population.”
He says that’s up 2.8 percent over last year’s Memorial Day holiday period. “About 86% of people will be driving to their destinations, which is common for what we see,” Steward said. “So that’s about 135,000 South Dakotans.”
Steward recommends making sure your vehicle is ready for the road ahead, especially tires. “Make sure they have good tread and are properly aired-up.”
And use extra caution when travelling through construction zones.