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 Excel Center at Melrose Plaza making progress, forging partnerships Gene Marrano April 10, 2026 Sen. Tim Kaine suggests VT President Tim Sands may have been forced out Clark Palmer April 10, 2026 Roanoke Regional Partnership releases 2025 statistics Web Staff April 10, 2026