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People heading to downtown Dallas on Monday afternoon, the day of the total solar eclipse, may experience temporary “rolling” road closures on major highways, police said.
Dallas police said in a social media post that freeway exits heading into downtown will be subject to “rolling” closures from approximately 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Police said motorists leaving downtown were not affected and exits leaving the area remained open.
According to a map provided by the Dallas Police Department, the road closures surround the downtown area and include Interstate 35E, Interstate 30, Interstate 345 and the Woodall-Rogers connection to Route 75.・This will affect sections of the freeway.
Officials said highway and road congestion is expected across the city, especially in the late afternoon after the eclipse ends and people leave viewing sites en masse.
In Dallas, the moon will begin covering the sun at approximately 12:23 p.m., and full sun coverage will begin at approximately 1:40 p.m. and end approximately 4 minutes later. The moon will then move away from the sun and the spectacle will end around 3:02 p.m. Exact timings vary by location in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Dallas officials are asking residents to plan ahead for the day of the solar eclipse and to stay off city roads if possible due to the expected influx of tourists into the city during the eclipse. There is.
Officials said if people must travel, they should leave for their destination early and be prepared to stay late. Residents were also advised not to stare at the sun without safety glasses and not to drive while wearing eclipse glasses.
Dozens of events are planned for this historic event. Monday will be the first time that North Texas will see a total solar eclipse since 1878. The next total solar eclipse in North Texas will be in 2317.
