Columbus Day (Allentown: construction, schedule, to work)

[Rosanne]

Hi Folks, I was wondering if Columbus Day is considered a holiday where most people have the day off from work. The reason I am asking is because I plan on driving from Allentown to Newark on that morning, which is a Monday morning, and I was hoping since it is a holiday that traffic wouldn't be that bad. And if you think it's not such a holiday, when would be a better time of the day to make this trip? There isn't any special time on this day I need to make this trip, but I'm just trying to avoid really bad traffic if at all possible. Any thoughts on this?

[DaSkorpion]

If you are taking 78 -- I'd say anytime after 10am should hopefully be a breeze depending on construction schedules and all that else if you can get on 78 by 6:00am you should be able to breeze through and be in Newark early if thats an option.

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Originally Posted by Rosanne

Hi Folks, I was wondering if Columbus Day is considered a holiday where most people have the day off from work. The reason I am asking is because I plan on driving from Allentown to Newark on that morning, which is a Monday morning, and I was hoping since it is a holiday that traffic wouldn't be that bad. And if you think it's not such a holiday, when would be a better time of the day to make this trip? There isn't any special time on this day I need to make this trip, but I'm just trying to avoid really bad traffic if at all possible. Any thoughts on this?

[toobusytoday]

Although the traffic is fairly heavy, compared to our local roads, we don't usually have trouble getting to Newark any times other then rush hour. Columbus day is pretty much a holiday just for state, federal workers and banks as far as I know. Our library is open and my husband will also be going to work that day.

[Rosanne]

Thanks for the info. I will probably wait until after morning rush hour to go.