Solar eclipse 2024: Here's where you can expect massive traffic congestion ahead of the celestial event

The Solar Eclipse is on its way this April and will be visible across the United States but there's some bad news as well. According to New York Post, traffic congestion is expected which will have a significant impact across almost 30 interstates.

Travelers who will be planning on visits to these regions need to plan due to the traffic congestion scheduled to happen when the solar eclipse arrives. Leave early if you want to reach your destination within the stipulated time.

According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), this traffic nightmare will have a 'widespread impact' which may hamper the plans of US citizens in these areas.


Since thousands of people will be assembling to witness the spectacle of a total solar eclipse, it will be much like hosting 20-30 Super Bowls in the US at once, according to a report by the New York Post.

According to reports, almost 31 million people live in the path of totality of the United States, and people from all across will gather in these densely populated regions which will amount to more than 150,000 to 575,000 visitors, according to a statement by the Ohio Department of Transportation, says New York Post.

States like Arkansas can expect approximately 1.5 million visitors when the total solar eclipse hits the US, according to an Arkansas Times report.

Interestingly, the Niagara Falls side that falls on the Canadian region has currently under a state of emergency since last week owing to the impending total solar eclipse around a million people may visit this area for a clear view of the total solar eclipse since this is one of the most aesthetic places to view a total eclipse, says NY Post.

FAQs:

When will the latest total solar eclipse be visible in the US?
The latest total solar eclipse will be visible in the US from April 8 this year and traffic congestion is expected in the total eclipse visibility regions spread out across the United States.

Will the total solar eclipse be visible from Niagara Falls?
Yes, the total solar eclipse will indeed be visible from Niagara Falls and will be one of the most aesthetic places to view it. However, one should not witness it through the naked eye but with solar eclipse glasses, otherwise unwanted rays may cause retinal damage in your eyes.