 While the airports will be swamped, so will the roads. AAA forecasted that in all, nearly 71 million Americans are traveling over the long holiday weekend. That's a 5% bump from last year. Most are driving, so those roads may be packed on the way home. Stay tuned to WTOP for traffic and weather on the 8s. Luke Luker, WTOP News. A local police department is collaborating with authorities on a case in southwest Virginia.