Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews are preparing for the possibility of heavy rain during the Christmas holiday driving period. They are asking holiday travelers to do the same.
Crews have been out today clearing drains of debris in flood prone areas in preparation for up to 2 inches of rainfall across the region over the next 2 days.
Crews have prepared trucks with Water Over Road signs and other appropriate supplies to be ready to roll out quickly if the are called to respond to flash flooding during the holiday.
Highway crews are on call 24/7 to assist with emergency situations that may disrupt transportation.
Motorists can do quite a lot to assure their own safety by slowing down whenever rain or snow creates less than ideal driving conditions. During heavy rain motorists should adjust their driving speed to localized weather conditions. Drivers should be alert for running water and debris that may be washed onto the roadway.
There is also a chance of snow showers over the weekend.
Motorists should monitor local news media to get regular weather and road condition updates.
