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When spending time on the open road during the summer or fall, you will likely encounter several construction zones. Some areas are so congested that drivers can find themselves stuck in seemingly endless traffic jams. There are several car travel tips you can follow to avoid these construction zones and have a smooth commute.

If you need to reach a particular destination in a timely fashion, you should get on the internet and go to the Department of Transportation website for your state. This will give you some insight on most of the large-scale construction projects in the area. However, sometimes it's hard to tell where the smaller sites will be. Local radio stations can be reliable resources for even the smaller zones. To find ways around upcoming sites, a GPS device might be the most useful tool you can use.

If you find yourself in an unexpected construction zone, don't fret. Just take a deep breath and follow the detour signs, which will rarely steer you wrong.