Planning to travel this weekend? Check these websites first
Posted: 09.01.2011 at 10:52 AM
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If you're one of the 27.3 million people expected to hit the road for the Labor Day holiday weekend, you'll want to check a few websites before you take off.

Because of flooding from Hurricane Irene, many roads are damaged; bridges and roads are closed ahead of this very busy travel weekend.

Depending on where you're traveling, it may not be easy to get to your destination.

Numerous primary and secondary roads in the eastern half of New York were affected by flooding from Irene.

To get updated local information, you can dial "511" on your phone or click here to get up-to-date travel information.

If you're traveling through New York, click here.

If you're hopping on the New York State Thruway, check out this website.

Find traffic information here if you plan to head through New Jersey.

And if you're traveling to Pennsylvania, you'll want to check this website before you hop in the car.