MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Most highway road work will be put on hold over the Thanksgiving Day weekend to help travelers get where they need to be. However, the state Department of Transportation cautions that some ongoing projects will require ...

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Motorists in the states along the shores of Lake Michigan now have an updated website to ease their travels. Illinois and other members of the Lake Michigan Interstate Gateway Alliance are launching a new travel website ...

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By Brian Johnson Dolan Media Newswires Minneapolis — Roundabouts are becoming increasingly common on Minnesota roadways, but they’re not exactly popular with truckers who drive big rigs with big loads. In fact, some truckers say, the circular intersections are difficult ...

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By MICHAEL TARM Associated Press Writer CHICAGO (AP) — There’s still family, turkey and football, but one Thanksgiving tradition is taking a hit this year. Millions of Americans are spending the holiday at home, saying the poor economy has made ...

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By MICHAEL TARM Associated Press Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Millions of Americans got an early jump on their Thanksgiving travel Wednesday, with many opting to drive or take trains and buses instead of shelling out more money for flights amid ...

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Some Wisconsinites are opting to save money by staying home this Thanksgiving. According to AAA, travel dropped 25 percent between 2007 and 2008 nationwide, and this year it predicts that will only increase about 1.4 percent. Andy ...

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By NAFEESA SYEED Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans traveling away from home for Thanksgiving will be up only slightly this year from 2008, according to a report from the AAA auto club. The group, which ...

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation said most road construction projects in the state are done for the year, which should ease travel over the Thanksgiving holiday. The department said Thursday that the project that will most ...

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