There are several ways to get up to the minute traffic other than waiting for a radio broadcast that typically only happens every half hour. The Internet has several great sites that can immediately update drivers on current traffic conditions across the U.S. If a laptop is not handy, drivers can use their mobile or smartphone to go to the site and enter location information.

Traffic.com is a comprehensive traffic and travel site. Drivers enter the zip code or city of the area they are heading to or currently driving in. A full map with indications of traffic, construction and detours is given and updated constantly.

The smallest state in the union, Rhode Island, utilizes Twitter and Facebook to keep drivers informed about holiday traffic, construction and detours within the ocean state. If you’re passing through Rhode Island during your holiday travels, learn more about the Rhode Island traffic updates here.

Bing.com is a fantastic resource for traffic conditions. Set your local area or where you are headed this Thanksgiving and Bing will give you a map and an associate list of all traffic sites that will give you an up-to-date driving report.

Traffic is heavy the day before Thanksgiving as many drivers took to the road this afternoon and delays should be expected. Patience, safe driving and stopping to get a break from the traffic is important when driving during the holiday season. The online traffic reports will help the road trip go a bit smoother.

Written by Cheryl Phillips
HULIQ.com