ODOT releases total solar eclipse traffic forecasting map

CLEVELAND (WJW) – The Ohio Department of Transportation has created a map to help drivers and travelers navigate the roads on the day of the total solar eclipse. 

Many areas in Ohio are located inside the path of totality for the solar eclipse, which will take place on Monday, April 8. Because our state is a prime viewing area, many schools and businesses are closed and many travelers are expected to visit.

ODOT created a map for drivers to see where traffic might be on Ohio’s state highways to view the solar eclipse, which will be over the state from about 3:08 p.m. to 3:19 p.m.

ODOT has made traffic estimates for four different scenarios based on the number of people visiting the state.

The scenarios are divided into a 150,000 visitor estimate, 350,000 visitor estimate, 575,000 visitor estimate, and a 575,000 visitor estimate plus 50,000 extra to Hancock and Hardin counties.

On the maps, you can see daily traffic percentage changes, as well as compare daily traffic volumes.

To prepare ahead by checking out the ODOT Ohio Traffic Forecasting map, click here.