BUFFALO, N.Y. — AAA is urging travelers to prepare for potentially significant delays on the return trip home, warning that Sunday and Monday are expected to be the busiest travel days of the holiday period as people head back for work and school.

According to AAA, early morning departures will offer the best chance to avoid congestion. Valerie Puma of AAA Western & Central New York said motorists should plan ahead and ensure their vehicles are fully stocked before hitting the road.

“What we’re suggesting is if you can leave early in the morning, that’s going to be your best chance to avoid some of the heavier traffic or at least be a little bit further on your route before you hit heavy traffic and just making sure that you have everything that you need in your vehicle before you even

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