The 174 and the reverse commute
The drive out is direct, and the timing is the catch. Eastbound traffic on the 174 thickens from roughly 3.30 p.m. through 6 p.m., which is exactly when a vehicle loaded for an evening event wants to be travelling. East-end builds are therefore scheduled to load early and arrive with margin. Weekend and midday events run against a clear road and get a more relaxed window.

