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 Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026