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District 8 crews continue to battle latest wintry mixture

By Amber Hale, Public Information Officer
KY Transportation Cabinet, District 8, Somerset, KY

SOMERSET, KY. (March 3, 2014) - After seeing a Sunday that brought mostly rain followed by a late mixture of sleet and freezing rain in the overnight hours and now accumulating snow, District 8 crews continue to battle the latest wintry mixture.

The majority of roads are still covered with snow and ice at this hour. Crews have been working around the clock to keep routes passable and will continue to do so until roadways are clear. Crews in all ten counties which include, Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, McCreary, Lincoln, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell and Wayne are mostly plowing at this point, with light salt applications. The cabinet continues to remind motorists:
  • Exercise greater caution when driving. Slow down
  • Be prepared for slick conditions.
  • Give a wide berth to snow plows and other heavy highway equipment
  • Eliminate distractions while behind the wheel
Condition reports on major routes are available by calling 511 or by logging onto the 511 traffic and travel information website, Www.511.ky.gov. The cabinet's Safe Patrol is available to assist motorists whose vehicles become disabled on Kentucky interstates and parkways. For Safe Patrol assistance, call 511 or toll-free at 1-877-367-5982.




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