Indiana State Police encouraging drivers to plan ahead, expect traffic for solar eclipse

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Indiana State Police are encouraging drivers to plan ahead for the upcoming solar eclipse in April.

For much of the Louisville and southern Indiana area, the eclipse will start around 1:45 p.m. and will be at its max just after 3 p.m. The city of Seymour is ground zero to view totality. Eclipse enthusiasts are expected to travel Indiana to be on the path of totality.

According to a news release Monday, around 4 million Hoosiers live within the path of totality. The Indiana Department of Transportation expects increased traffic and congestions for residents and tourists.

INDOT encourages people to monitor traffic conditions and plan to arrive at destinations early. Officials are also encouraging people to avoid traveling during the eclipse or in the main path.

People shouldn't stop on highways or park on the shoulder to view the eclipse. Drivers should exit the roadway and stop to view it. People also shouldn't take photos or videos while driving.

A total eclipse will be visible within a 115-mile wide swath — the path of totality. Outside that path, you can still see a partial solar eclipse, where the moon takes a bite out of the sun and turns it into a crescent shape.

To learn more about the eclipse in Indiana, click here.

You’ll be able to find all our Eclipse coverage on wdrb.com and some of that coverage involves you!

Do you have questions about the eclipse, how to watch safely, or how kids can participate? Send them to us! We will have a panel of experts answer your questions in one of our upcoming segments. You can send those to me on Facebook or X or you can email Hannah Strong: hstrong@wdrb.com

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