AAA with some tips to help navigate this busy holiday travel period.

Roads, airlines and cruise ships will be more crowded than normal this season and most people driving to their destinations.

They recommend drivers keep a well-stocked emergency kit in their vehicle which should include a flashlight, water, non-perishable food and a cell phone charger. The busiest days on the road this week will be Thursday and Saturday. The best time to travel will be before lunch or after 7 p.m.

All lane closure activity on interstates and state highways has been suspended by the Tennessee Department of Transportationto help with higher traffic volumes across the state over the holiday period.

These lane closures will run through 6:00 a.m. on January 2, 2024.

AAA expects an estimated 2.7 million Tennessean will travel between December 23 and January 1 with most of them driving.

A few long-term closures will remain in place for safety like the I-640 project in Knox County.