Highway crews across Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KyTC) Districts 1 and 2 of western Kentucky are prepared to respond to an approaching winter weather system.
For the most part, the area has had light snow reported in all counties. The heaviest snow squalls have been across the northern half of the area. The pavement temperatures are holding in the mid 30’s.
KyTC rews are monitoring bridges, overpasses, and other potential trouble spots across the region. All crews have trucks loaded and are on standby to roll out quickly as the developing weather system requires.
"Our main concern is that as temperatures drop through the day and high winds help chill roadway surface temperatures there will be a potential for slick spots to develop fairly quickly," said Keith Todd, KyTC spokesman. "Crews are prepared to operate 24/7 as required over the next few days as temperatures are expected to drop into the 20’s the next two or three nights."
Motorists are asked to do their part to improve their own safety by reducing their driving speed to meet localized weather conditions. Drivers are advised to monitor area news media outlets for weather updates, particularly through the evening and overnight hours.
For timely updates, visit KyTC's facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/KYTCDistrict1 or http://www.facebook.com/KYTCDistrict2. District 1 covers Crittenden County.
