Before you head out on the roads, be sure to check in with Lutz Patch's Traffic & Gas feature.

Powered by Mapquest, our Traffic & Gas page brings you a live look at the roads in Pasco County and all around Tampa Bay. It will show you any major backups, construction projects or which roads to avoid as you make your daily commute.

The page also brings you the cheapest gas prices found at pumps around town.

You can visit the Traffic & Gas page anytime, just click the "More Stuff" tab at the top of the Patch homepage, then select "Commute."

Or just bookmark this link so you can find the best deals in an instant.

Check in regularly before you head out to the highway, and hopefully we'll save you a few minutes off your commute or a few bucks off your gas bill. It's all part of Patch's goal to make your life ridiculously easy.