There’s not much negative you can say about Houston. The weather is great, the entertainment and attractions are awesome, etc. There are those times, though, when the traffic can be a real bear, especially if you happen to get caught in it during your move. So let’s discuss some strategies to avoid, or at least minimize, traffic-related frustrations on your big moving day…
Insider Information for your Moving Day
One good thing about traffic jams is they tend to be mostly predictable. This may be a bad thing if you’re a commuter with only one good route to choose from, but if you’re moving into, out of, or around the Houston area, chances are you’ll be more flexible. With that in mind, you’ll want to scope out a few potential routes and see which is the best from a traffic perspective. You can also talk to family and friends who might be more familiar with the area. Heck, why not ask your movers to schedule you for a time and choose a route designed to avoid the worst traffic periods? For up-to-date road construction info, check out the DOT site at http://traffic.houstontranstar.org/construction/construction_report.aspx.
Dealing with Traffic on Moving Day
So how do you setup moving day to properly deal with traffic? Make sure you check out that link about as often as possible leading up to the day so there are no surprises. Consider having a few backup routes in case your primary route is crazy. Leave a little extra time in case of bad traffic. Above all, don’t freak out if you get stuck in bumper-to-bumper. Sure, the day drags on, but you’ll soon be in your new home and having a great time.
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