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 Virginia assault weapons ban draws GOP criticism ahead of July 1 start Ian Price May 18, 2026 U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026