Those people holding out on completely surrendering their summer fun have Labor Day weekend to send their summer out with a bang. Because of the three-day weekend for many coming up this week, Labor Day weekend is often referred to as the last chance to enjoy summer. This attitude results in more than normal traffic on the highways.

Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir says his department typically sees a boost in traffic on some of the major roads throughout the County.

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Bellendir says the Labor Day weekend also brings an uptick in DUI violations. The Sheriff reminds citizens to get designated drivers and do not drive fatigued or tired.

Most of the traffic flowing through Barton County will be heading to interstate.

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It can also be helpful to travel at less busy times to improve your trip. The Hoisington Labor Day Celebration also brings additional thousands of people to Barton County.

The Kansas Department of Transportation is spending extra enforcement statewide to execute their You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. campaign to stop drunk driving on state roads. The campaign started August 16 and continues through next Tuesday.