Western Kentucky Road Conditions Improved By Warmer Temps

Road conditions around Western Kentucky will continue to improve today with the forecast including sunshine and temperatures in the upper 20s.

Transportation Cabinet spokesman Keith Todd says crews made quite a bit of progress on state roads Thursday, with a little help from mother nature.


click to download audioTodd says warmer temperatures today will continue to help road crews make progress.


click to download audioHe adds state and local crews will be ready for a break after several long days.


click to download audioMeanwhile, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 2 Snow Fighters have pushed back the snow all week in an effort to keep drivers safe during their commute. Below freezing temperatures, gusting wind, sleeting rain, and falling trees have not kept the crews from suiting up and stepping out.
Thursday’s efforts from the district two Crews and some sunshine have paid off, leaving many routes completely clear with little to no residual precipitation.
In Christian County A and B routes are clear, crews continue to work on C routes. In Caldwell County A, B, and C routes are clear. In Hopkins County A and B routes are clear, crews continue to work on C routes.
The D2 Snow and Ice Team covers 3,281 miles of state highways, parkways, and interstates. That is roughly the equivalent of driving from Portland, Oregon to Miami, Florida.

 

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