Yes, Thursday during rush hour is the worst time for traffic

As more people are back at work, the traffic in the area can be a pain. However, is there a day that's worse for traffic than others?

Is there a day when the evening rush hour traffic is heavier than others in Charlotte?

Yes, there is a day when the evening rush hour traffic is heavier than others in Charlotte. That day is Thursday.

Both NCDOT and Tom-Tom keep track of traffic patterns using different tools like GPS inside cars, traffic cameras and Google maps.

When gathering their traffic information, both, tell us there is a clear-cut day and time frame where traffic is the heaviest.

"Thursday afternoon Thursday evenings are the worst, between 4 pm and 6 pm," D’Arruda said.

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