TDOT to begin road preparations as accumulating snow expected Friday into Saturday
A Weather Impact Alert has been issued for Friday and Saturday as there's a chance for snow moving into our region, creating hazardous travel conditions.
East Tennessee crews preparing ahead of snowy weather, TDOT says
The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Mark Nagi stepped into the WVLT News studio Wednesday to speak on TDOT’s preparations ahead of forecasted snow.Nagi said the department is preparing, but also ready to adjust as needed.
TDOT discusses winter weather prep as snow event approaches
As another winter weather system approaches the region, News Channel 11 spoke with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) to obtain insight on how its crews prepare roadways for snow and ice.
TDOT preparing roads for snow ahead of winter weather
The preparations to make our roads safe are already underway. TDOT regional communications officer Mark Nagi shares how the agency is preparing.
State, city, county work to prepare roads for ice and snow ahead of Knoxville winter storm
State, county and city crews are preparing as much as possible, even before the snow begins to fall. The National Weather Service says it could come as early as 8 a.m. Jan. 10, though the winter storm warning doesn't start until 10 a.m.
TDOT preparing for winter storm
The FOX 5 Storm Team has declared Friday and Saturday Storm Alert Days due to the threat of winter weather in Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. The catastrophic wildfires that tore through Los Angeles early Wednesday have quickly turned political.
TDOT crews roll through East Tennessee Thursday to pre-treat roads for winter weather
Usually, crews will not use brine if they expect rain before a snowstorm. Rain can effectively wash away the chemicals and undo any work that crews do to pre-treat the roads. Mark
GDOT preps roads for snow, ice | How brine works
Crews with the Georgia Department of Transportation are working to treat our roads before the winter weather hits.
Knoxville road conditions: How to check where and when it's safe enough to drive
It's best to avoid travel during winter weather conditions like the storm moving in Jan. 9, but if it's necessary, here's ...
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TDOT mobilizes 130 de-icing trucks, 200 salt and snow plow units
TDOT workers have already applied a protective brine solution to hundreds of miles of are roadway to combat anticipated snow and ice accumulation. The department has mobilized more than 130 de-icing ...