Road crews continue to work to clear roadways as they anticipate the second burst of winter weather predicted to move across the area Thursday evening into Friday.
Wednesday morning, large bands of snow blanketed a majority of Kentucky roadways, which created slick and hazardous driving conditions for much of the day. Crews across the state have worked around the clock to keep roads passable and commuters will see more wet pavement as snow plow and salt truck operators continue to patrol Kentucky roadways. Crews will continue to monitor road conditions throughout the evening.
During snow and ice events, the Transportation Cabinet may field 1,000 snow plows and 432 contractors with plows but has responsibility for 63,000 lane miles of roadway.
Snow removal efforts are initially focused on interstates and other major routes. Crews tend to secondary and rural roads once main routes have been cleared.
This year, the Cabinet has incorporated GPS technologies on snow plow and salt trucks that will monitor and track snow removal activities. The tracking capability is limited to certain portions of the state and not all trucks are equipped with the technology.
Motorists are cautioned to drive carefully during the evening as low temperatures may cause roadways to refreeze.
The cabinet also reminds motorists to follow these simple tips:
Exercise greater caution when driving. Slow down.
Be prepared for slick conditions.
Give a wide berth to snow plows and other heavy highway equipment.
Eliminate distractions while behind the wheel.
The cabinet’s SAFE Patrol is available to assist motorists whose vehicles become disabled on Kentucky interstates and parkways. For SAFE Patrol assistance, call 511 or toll-free at 1-877-FOR-KYTC (1-877-367-5982).
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