From ferries to the interstate: 5 biggest potential headaches for 4th of July travelers

After speaking with local transportation officials, FOX 13 identified five potential trouble spots Fourth of July travelers should prepare for.

As the Fourth of July approaches, the holiday travel rush is already underway. And with many hitting the roads, traffic pileups could soon ensue.After speaking with both Washington State Ferries and the Washington State Department of Transportation , FOX 13’s Lauren Donovan identified five potential trouble spots travelers should prepare for:Washington State Ferries predicts an estimated 700,000 ferry riders over the next week.

During the summer months, traffic volumes double on mountain passes."The good news for travelers is that since this holiday is so spread out, they may see a little less congestion," assured Derry.Another pinch point could be the Vantage Bridge, which is currently in the process of being replaced.

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