KDOT, KHP alert travelers ahead of solar eclipse

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) alongside the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) are advising travelers to plan ahead for the solar eclipse.

According to KDOT, traffic is expected to increase for the eclipse happening on April 8.

“Remember that the shoulders of highways and interstates are for emergencies only,” said KHP Capt. Candice Breshears. “Finding a safe and secure location to view the eclipse is a must for all travelers to make it to their destinations...