"2024 Total Solar Eclipse: A Guide to Viewing Locations and Watch Parties"

Kentucky is preparing for a surge in traffic as the total solar eclipse on April 8 draws near, with authorities expecting at least 150,000 visitors in Western Kentucky counties and over one million passing through the area. Gov. Andy Beshear advises early planning, cautioning residents to expect increased traffic and reminding them to prioritize safety by securing eclipse-viewing glasses, filling up gas tanks, refraining from stopping along highways, and planning ahead for accommodations and supplies. Major traffic is anticipated on various highways, and transportation officials urge motorists to drive alert, refrain from parking on highways, and plan for potential delays.