Today is always a heavy traffic day, but this year, low gas prices could make it even worse Evan Jones November 25, 2015 1 minute read Today is always a very busy one on the highways, but this year, the traffic could be even heavier than usual — thanks to lower gasoline prices. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones. Share: Post navigation Previous: VDOT aims to smooth holiday traffic by lifting lane closuresNext: Virginians feeling optimistic as holidays approach Related Stories Botetourt County unveils historic marker on Catawba Road in remembrance of the “BikeCentennial,” Gene Marrano June 29, 2026 Prices rise for FloydFest 2026 Tuesday at midnight – with the 2026 festival just over 3 weeks away Gene Marrano June 29, 2026 38th Annual Salem Fair returns Wednesday Web Staff June 29, 2026