"Preparing for the 2024 Solar Eclipse: Traffic, Viewing Tips, and Texas Excitement"
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The Texas Department of Transportation is preparing for heavy traffic on state roads leading up to the total solar eclipse, with construction and maintenance work on major roads in the eclipse's path being paused. Safety tips for driving during the eclipse include expecting heavy traffic, leaving early, and not wearing eclipse viewing glasses while driving. The eclipse will be visible at different times in various Texas cities, and a solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, either fully or partially blocking the sun's light.
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