Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews in KYTC District 1 are pre-treating all lanes along 70 miles of Interstate 24 in the district and the section of Interstate 69 in Lyon County, today, in preparation for what could be an inch or more of snow Sunday night into Monday morning. Crews will be pre-treating bridges and overpasses in high traffic areas of some of the northernmost counties of the district through the day. Motorists are asked to be alert for slow moving trucks and support vehicles as they go about the pre-treating process. This afternoon, all crews will have trucks loaded and ready roll out should a snow and ice response be required this weekend. The weather forecast indicates about a 70% chance of rain moving into the area Sunday afternoon with a 70% chance of a switchover to snow during the overnight hours into Monday morning. Motorists should be alert for slow moving trucks going about pre-treating activities, particularly along Interstates, parkways, and other major routes. Pre-treating with brine leaves a fine coating of salt powder that will stick to road surfaces for several days. The salt is then available to be activated by falling precipitation during the early hours of a winter weather event. Due to rain that is expected to precede the snow, crews will only pre-treat bridges and overpasses for this event. Additionally, highway crews across Western Kentucky will be loading salt onto their trucks, mounting snow plows, and preparing other necessary equipment before they leave work on Friday. This will allow crews to hit the road quickly over the weekend, if required. The KYTC District 1 Snow and Ice Team will continue to monitor the weather forecast for changes and provide regular updates on the snow response plan. The National Weather Service has indicated some limited travel impact as the system develops, particularly on the morning communte Monday. Pronounced cold is expected to remain over the region into most of next week. Motorists are asked to do their part by assuring that they have good tread on their tires, carrying appropriate emergency supplies in their vehicle, wearing warm clothing anytime they go out, and using appropriate caution when precipitation and freezing temperatures create hazardous driving conditions. Motorists are advised to closely monitor the local forecast for updates as the system approaches, and be aware of the potential for rapid changes in driving conditions.
Posted on: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 19:07:46 +0000
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