Labor Day Weekend Brings Widespread Travel Surges, Regional Road Closures Across California, Michigan, Arizona

Labor Day weekend travel across the U.S. is expected to be busy, with various states preparing for increased traffic and closures while also easing some restrictions. In California, Sacramento offers numerous events including the SacAnime convention, Apple Hill festivities, and a Sacramento Rainbow Festival, alongside warm weather and no major highway closures, though some lane and ramp closures on key freeways persist statewide. Arizona's Department of Transportation reports that all highways will remain open, with some ramp closures continuing due to ongoing projects, and flex lanes activated to manage traffic flow on Interstate 17. Michigan's MDOT is lifting lane restrictions on many projects statewide to ease congestion but major Metro Detroit projects will continue to impact traffic; gas prices are lower than last year, supporting increased travel. Southern California expects peak congestion on major freeways like I-10 and I-15, with several lane and ramp closures advised, and motorists are encouraged to check Caltrans for real-time updates. In Tucson, government offices, courts, and most libraries will be closed on Labor Day, but many businesses remain open, and public transit will operate on a Sunday schedule with some service limitations, while local events and services continue with modified hours.