MoDOT says don’t wear ‘eclipse glasses’ and drive during eclipse [Video]

MISSOURI, USA — The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) released highway and public safety recommendations to follow during the total solar eclipse next month. 

The 2024 Missouri Solar Eclipse is anticipated to stretch across more than 115 miles throughout south and southeastern Missouri from West Plains to Cape Girardeau, according to MoDOT. 

“Events are planned across southeast Missouri for this extremely rare event,” the department said. “Missouri expected to receive large crowds from out of state and out of the country to attend the weekend festivals and watch the eclipse.”

In Missouri, state parks and certain cities such as Ste. Genevieve, Perryville, Cape Girardeau, Sikeston, Poplar Bluff, and Kennett will be the best places to view totality. In Illinois, Mount Vernon, Benton, Carbondale, Alto Pass, Makanda, Fairfield, Marion, Olney and Metropolis. 

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