Bracing for Heavy Eclipse Traffic Near Fredericksburg; Transit Options Available

Expect heavy traffic on major highways like US 290, US 281, and US 183 as people drive to cities like Fredericksburg, Marble Falls, and Burnet to view longer totality.

Do not stop on highways or park on shoulders to view eclipse - it's dangerous and illegal. Plan your viewing location in advance.

Be aware of extra pedestrians who may not be paying attention to traffic while looking at the sky.

Capital Metro offering transit option to view eclipse in Leander with "Eclipse-nic" event.

Total solar eclipse times range from 1 min 37 secs in Austin to over 4 minutes in cities like Fredericksburg.