Highway Conditions Improve as Crews Continue Work on Snowy Roads Across NE Kentucky
Snow remains on most roads; travel still not advised
FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (4 PM, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021) – State highway conditions across northeast Kentucky have improved after aggressive all-night, all-day treatment by salt trucks and snow plows. However, snow cover remains on most roads, and travel is still not advised.
As of 4 p.m., Kentucky Department of Highways District 9 crews in Bath, Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Fleming, Greenup, Lewis, Mason, Nicholas, and Rowan counties report I-64 has clear travel lanes with occasional slush and snow-packed off ramps in places, while other highly-traveled Priority A routes such as U.S. highways and the AA Highway have at least one lane mostly clear with other lanes improving.
Conditions on some main roads vary by county with snow cover remaining where freezing rain and snow fell heaviest – even on main routes like US 60 in Carter County – but the snow pack has started to break up. Priority B and C routes remain mostly covered with packed snow.
Several roads are still blocked by downed trees and power lines: KY 377 in Rowan County at the 13 mile marker north of Triplett, and KY 168 (Valley View Road) in Ashland, among others.
Crews and contractors in all counties will continue removing downed trees today, and will work into the evening hours treating and plowing roadways.
While it’s likely road conditions will continue to improve through the evening rush hour, motorists are strongly advised to avoid any unnecessary travel.
Motorists should also note that it’s likely snow cover will remain on roads into Friday morning, and should adjust plans accordingly. For real-time traffic information, to view traffic cams, or to keep up with state snowfighters in your county, visit http://GoKY.ky.gov.
During winter storms, Kentucky Department of Highways snow plow crews work 12-hour shifts to keep highways passable using a priority route system based on traffic volume and connectivity to hospitals and other critical services. Crews focus first on high-priority routes such as interstates and critical roadways, then heavily traveled state routes before turning to lower-volume routes. Snow priority maps for each county can be viewed online at http://SnowKY.ky.gov.
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