As millions prepare to travel across the state for Thanksgiving, drivers are advised to expect delays on major routes.

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) anticipates heavy traffic over the holiday weekend and advises travelers to plan ahead.

In an effort to ease congestion, SR 167 and I-405 express toll lanes will be free and open to all drivers on Thanksgiving Day.

“That is pretty typical for WSDOT in terms of major holidays as an effort to help reduce congestion,” Tina Werner, a spokesperson for WSDOT, said. “There will be weekend toll rates that will be in effect for the SR 520 bridge as well as the SR 99 tunnel in Seattle. But that’s part of our overall effort. To help keep people moving over the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend.”

Drivers heading over mo

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