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And no, I don't mean longest in years taken off of your life, or the drive between Casper and Medicine Bow would be a close contender.

Both highways were closed as of 10:55 a.m. with no estimated reopening time.

Department spokeswoman Aimee Inama said the agency was still working on compiling accident reports.

The bill was sponsored by Democratic State Rep. Charles Pelkey and other lawmakers.

Roads north of Laramie also reopened after being closed.

McGee says large numbers of eclipse watchers descended on the state from the west, south and the east.

Those wishing to avoid heavy traffic are encouraged to stay a little longer and enjoy Wyoming while traffic thins out.

The influx of people is expected to clog 911 dispatch centers, fill up hotels -- many of which are already sold out, and have been for some time -- and overload cellular phone networks.