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Reminders for Safe, Enjoyable Solar Eclipse Viewing
Nebraska Ag Connection - 08/21/2017
The long-awaited celestial event of a lifetime is here. On Aug. 21, the moon will block out the sun's light, causing a total eclipse across nearly 468.4 miles of Nebraska. Large crowds across the state are expected, and that means Nebraska residents and visitors
alike will need to be extra careful as they travel to their chosen viewing spot, both during the weekend leading up to the event and on the actual day of the eclipse.
Motorists are asked not to stop along the interstate or park on the shoulder during the event. Exit the highway to a safe location to view and/or photograph the eclipse. Turn vehicle headlights on during the entire day and watch out for pedestrians who may be
walking along the roadside in the hours around the eclipse. Prepare for extra congestion, especially on the interstates in the eclipse's path.
The most current traffic information is available on www.511.nebraska.gov or through the Nebraska 511 app available for download for Android and Apple devices. Another option is to follow @nebrask511 on Twitter. Motorists should also be aware that a
travel restriction will be in place around the dates of the solar eclipse. Oversized loads will not be able to travel on Nebraska highways and Interstate 80 from sunset on Aug. 18 until sunrise on Aug. 22.
For more information on travel in Nebraska and optimal viewing locations, please visit neclipse17.com/ or outdoornebraska.gov/eclipse/. Information about travel safety tips can be found at dot.nebraska.gov/news-media/eclipse/. For information on the solar
eclipse, its path and how to view it with proper safety glasses or other techniques, visit the NASA website at eclipse2017.nasa.gov.
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