AAA offers safety tips ahead of total solar eclipse in Arkansas [Video]

ARKANSAS, USA — As Arkansas prepares for an influx of out-of-town guests a week ahead of the total solar eclipse, AAA (American Automobile Association) is offering some advice for staying safe on the roads this upcoming weekend.

People in Arkansas won’t have to travel far to see the eclipse, but AAA said some towns are expecting tens of thousands of travelers. This is why they say it’s important for Arkansans to be prepared for the increase in traffic.

AAA said smaller towns near the path of totality may see crowds of visitors of two, three or four times the size of their population.

Nick Chabarria, spokesperson for AAA, said he expects Saturday, April 6 to be the busiest travel day.

If you are going to be on …