A lot of travelers are expected for the Labor Day weekend.
Kansas AAA Public and Government Affairs Manager Shawn Steward expects a significant bump in travel nationwide.
Gas prices are now running between $2.95 to $3.03 for most locations in Emporia, down about 50 cents from this time last year. Demand has been softening a bit over the last month
The main travel times will likely be Thursday and Friday afternoons and evenings, followed by Sunday and Monday afternoons and evenings.
