A once-in-a-lifetime celestial phenomenon caused nightmarish traffic jams, jamming highways across the United States as tens of thousands of people headed home after watching a total solar eclipse.
Immediately after the totality phased over in some parts of the country on Monday, viewers took to the roads, slowing traffic to a slower pace.
In Indiana, where the total star was almost completely eclipsed and the destination of choice for many watchers, traffic was halted on portions of Interstates 65 and 67 as the total star passed. . The Indianapolis Star reported.
Indiana State Police Sgt. It is said that it got worse. John Perine said on the X Post:
Reports of severe decelerations and crashes also increased in Illinois after the eclipse, according to the state Department of Transportation.
In the Northeast, Vermont roads were mostly empty as the entire area passed overhead. WCAX reportedBut within minutes of the eclipse ending, roads filled up, creating some of the worst traffic jams in the Burlington area.
Photos of Columbus, Ohio suburbs columbus contingent Long lines of cars could be seen stretching out on the southbound side of Route 23 as residents returned to the city.
In some places, traffic jams formed before the eclipse as people made a final dash to see it before it arrived.
In Michigan, heavy traffic jams occurred on Interstate 75 as people tried to speed south to catch the 3 p.m. total time in Ohio. “Click on Detroit” reported.
Down south in Arkansas, traffic was seen to increase immediately after the eclipse passed. According to 4029 News.
In New York City, intersections were clogged during the eclipse as people filled the streets to catch a glimpse of the sun between the tall towers. The crowd largely ignored it, leading to frustrated drivers honking their horns and lying down.
