TDOT, winter weather

‘We are ready to roll’: NDOT, TDOT crews standing by to clear roads
Nashville and Tennessee roads are brined, the trucks are filled, and crews are on stand-by to take on whatever comes their way tomorrow. As opposed to the winter storm last year, both NDOT and TDOT say the weather this week has been working in their favor,
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
TDOT prepares for winter weather
TDOT officials say the agency has spent all week preparing for Friday's major winter storm. Michelle Obama, Dick Cheney among notable absences at Carter funeral 14 Historical Date Comparisons To Ruin Your Perception Of Time
TDOT ready for winter storm to hit TN. Roadways already being treated
TDOT wants to assure motorists that it’s ready to clear roadways of ice and snow. Crews across the Midstate are readied with snowplows and brine trucks.
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 preps West Tennessee roads as winter storm approaches
Our main focus will be on high-traffic spots like the I-55 and I-40 bridges, as well as the I-40 flyover,” a TDOT spokesperson said.
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 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.
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.
ALDOT crews pretreating roads ahead of winter weather
The Alabama Department of Transportation is ramping up preparations ahead of winter weather.
TDOT: Lanes of I-275 South back open after multi-vehicle crash near West Oldham Avenue
This story will be updated when more information is available.
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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 ...
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Tennessee Dept. of Transportation takes action ahead of heavy snow
The Tennessee Department of Transportation has trucks ready to roll ahead of the winter storm that is expected to move into ...
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 ...
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McGinnis delivers new Tennessee River ferry boat
In December, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) christened its newest 48'x18'x6'4" ferry boat, M/V Summitt, which is now in service on the Tennessee River.