The second-highest travel volume period for a Thanksgiving since 2000 is upon us.

Nearly 1.35 million people in the Washington region are expected to leave town and travel more than 50 miles this week into Monday, according to a press release from AAA. That trails the record set in 2005.

The Wednesday afternoon before Thanksgiving and Sunday after are expected to be the worst travel days, according to AAA and traffic analytics company INRIX.

More than 1.2 million people are expected to travel by car on Wednesday. The chance of rain the day of and over the weekend could add to travel complications.

“The increase in the number of area residents taking to the roads, air, and other modes of transport, this Thanksgiving mirrors the national trend,” said AAA Mid-Atlantic’s John Townsend. “A strong economy and labor market are generating higher wages and more disposable income, enabling more confident consumers to spend on travel this holiday season.”

The Transportation Security Administration also expects record-breaking crowds. It anticipates 26.8 million passengers will travel between November 22 and December 2—that’s a 4 percent increase over last year. Locally, 100,000 people will fly during the holidays, according to AAA.

Amtrak had 107,000 trips through Washington Union Station last year and expects similar levels in 2019, according to a press release.

Metrorail and Metrobus will run a Sunday schedule on Thanksgiving Day. Trains run from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Parking in Metro garages and lots is free that day.

Here’s what to expect from your Thanksgiving travel:

Roads

Traffic delays are expected to peak Wednesday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. as travelers leave town during the same time commuters head home. Traffic delays will be five times worse on the Inner Loop of the Beltway around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to AAA and INRIX.

Many departments of transportation are canceling road construction in the area, except for one.

The right lane of the Bay Bridge westbound span is still closed for construction and will likely cause congestion. The Maryland Transportation Authority is urging drivers to travel during off-peak hours to avoid delays up to 30 minutes. Cashless tolling will be in effect during peak periods and those without an E-ZPass will be mailed a bill to speed up travel.

Officials say the best times to travel on the Bay Bridge are:

Eastbound:

• Tuesday through Friday, November 26-29, before 9 a.m. and after 9 p.m.
• Monday, December 2, before noon and after 8 p.m.

Westbound:

• Tuesday and Wednesday, November 26-27, before 5 a.m. and after 6 p.m.
• Thursday through Sunday, November 28-December 1, before 9 a.m. and after 9 p.m.
• Monday, December 2, before 5 a.m. and after 2 p.m.

During Thanksgiving week, the Bay Bridge westbound span may be fully closed from 9 p.m. every night to 5 a.m. the next day. During these overnight closures, two-way traffic will operate on the eastbound span with one lane in each direction.

Maryland’s I-95 best times to travel include:

• November 26-27, before 6 a.m. and after 11 p.m.
• November 28-29, before 7 a.m. and after 9 p.m.
• November 29-30, before 9 a.m. and after 9 p.m.

Virginia won’t do any construction work from noon Wednesday, November 27, until noon Monday, December 2.

The Commonwealth also has a handy map to predict travel times.

Airports

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:

Reagan National is undergoing a big construction project that will add a new terminal and revamp security screening. All of that construction is put on hold from November 22 through December 2.

Airport officials still expect heavy congestion on its roads. They want passengers to use Metro, arrive early, and have people drop you off or pick you up to take advantage of one-hour free parking in terminal garages to reduce roadway congestion.

Officials are also encouraging pick-ups and drop-offs at the Crystal City or Braddock Road Metro stations to avoid driving to the airport.

Dulles International Airport: 

Dulles is also offering free one-hour parking in its garages during the holiday season.

“This option allows travelers to either surprise your loved ones by meeting them inside the terminal when they arrive or see them off without having to navigate busy vehicle traffic on the departures curb—all at no charge,” according to a press release.

If you don’t want to park, you can use the cell phone lot for free instead of circling the airport roads, which creates congestion.

Baltimore-Washington International Airport:

On an average day, BWI sees 32,000 passengers. The busiest days around Thanksgiving see approximately 8,000 additional passengers a day.

TSA’s Tips:

• Get to the airport two hours before a U.S. flight and three hours before an international flight.
• Foods you can carry-on must be solid, not liquid, like pies, cakes, stuffing mix, casseroles, and more.
• Gravy, cranberry sauce, wine, jam, and preserves can’t come in the cabin. “If you can spill it, spray it, spread it, pump it, or pour it, it should be packed in a checked bag,” according to TSA.
• Wear slip-on shoes to cut down on time to get through security.

This story originally appeared on WAMU.