September surge in traffic expected after Labor Day - WTOP Morning Headlines - Monday, September 04, 2017

With Congress back, vacations over and kids going back to school, you can expect a longer commute beginning on Tuesday. Fortunately, it might not be as bad as the "terrible traffic Tuesday" of the past. Here's what you need to know ahead of the post-Labor Day rush. [Logo](#) MORNING HEADLINES - September 04, 2017 [mobile-header-ad]( [alt text here]( [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [September surge in traffic expected after Labor Day]( With Congress back, vacations over and kids going back to school, you can expect a longer commute beginning on Tuesday. Fortunately, it might not be as bad as the "terrible traffic Tuesday" of the past. Here's what you need to know ahead of the post-Labor Day rush. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [China says Trump’s trade threat over N. 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