Travel is expected to be difficult when the solar eclipse wraps up in Southern Illinois.

In 2017 travelers spent hours in near stop-and-go traffic on state highways and interstates leaving the area of totality. IDOT and IEMA say come prepared. That includes driving with a full tank of fuel, lots of patience, and more.

That was Mike McPeak, operations chief with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. IDOT says they will have as many construction barriers down as possible to open up traffic lanes.