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2.8 million SoCal residents will hit the roads Memorial Day weekend, up 64% from last year, AAA says

The Automobile Club of Southern California projects a very busy Memorial Day weekend, with 2.8 million residents hitting the roads for leisurely travel.

According to AAA, the 64% travel increase from last year is the result of growing COVID-19 vaccinations, declining virus cases and deaths and pent-up demand.

Erin Myers and Wendy Burch report for the KTLA 5 News on May 28, 2021.