Saturday, December 5, 2009

Highway District Nine snow and ice report … 9:30 a.m. KYTC equipment on roadways

 

FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. – Road crews in Department of Highways District Nine are out throughout northeast Kentucky due to this morning's snowfall.

Crews in Bath, Nicholas, Mason, Fleming, Lewis, Rowan and Elliott counties are salting roadways and spot-treating trouble areas. Crews in Greenup, Boyd and Carter counties are patrolling or spot-treating as necessary. Road conditions are wet, and in some locations a dusting of snow may be visible.

With current temperatures below freezing, ice is possible - especially on bridges and around overpasses. Motorists are advised to drive with caution.

Motorists are reminded to share the road with KYTC equipment and always buckle up and Drive Smart. Find more information about Department of Highways District 9 activities – including snow and ice priority maps and driving tips – online at http://transportation.ky.gov/d9. Statewide travel information and assistance is available by calling 511 or logging onto the 511 website at http://511.ky.gov.

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