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Memorial Day weekend travel could create delays of up to 90 minutes in Utah - KSLTV.com
- Utah could see up to 90-minute delays on certain routes during Memorial Day weekend due to ongoing work and holiday traffic.
- The biggest delays are expected in Spanish Fork Canyon near a work zone set to protect the safety of the area.
- AAA projects about 45 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from Thursday through Monday.
- Gas prices in Utah average around $4.69 per gallon, the highest for Memorial Day travel in four years.
- Salt Lake City International Airport expects about 28,000 passengers on Friday for the busy weekend.
- UDOT and AAA advise travelers to check travel advisories and plan for potential delays on peak travel days.
- Contributing reporters include Brian Carlson and Simone Seikaly with KSL coverage on the Memorial Day weekend travel impact.
- The report notes higher demand for travel is not deterred by increased fuel costs.
- UDOT will suspend some construction to help reduce travel issues during the holiday weekend.
- Gas price variation shows some counties offering cheaper fuel and others more expensive within Utah.
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