Highway Crews Working to Clear Snow, Slush

Snow plow and salt truck crews in Kentucky Department of Highways District 9 remain in trucks this morning after a winter storm dumped 4 to 6 inches of snow across the northeast region.

As of 5:30 a.m., snow had stopped except for occasional flurries, and most main roads such as I-64, US 23, US 60, KY 32, AA Highway, etc., had been plowed and were becoming slushy with rising temperatures.

Crews in Bath, Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Fleming, Greenup, Lewis, Mason, Nicholas and Rowan counties continue to plow and treat all highways, which are considered partly to mostly covered with snow. Air temperature is about 28 degrees and pavement temperature is about 26 degrees.

With rising temperatures, road conditions are expected to improve through the morning hours but motorists should continue to travel with caution. Any wet or snow-covered pavement should be considered icy and slick.

If travel is necessary, slow down, buckle up and take extra precautions when driving: Give yourself a “space cushion” for maneuverability by maintaining a safe distance of at least 500 feet between vehicles, do not brake sharply and be mindful of slow-moving snow plows. And, remember that bridges and overpasses often freeze before roadways.

State highway crews will remain on duty throughout the day, plowing and treating roadways until the winter weather threat subsides.

(story provided by Kentucky Transportation Cabinet)