KYTC District 9 Weather Response Update 4 PM: Crews Make Progress Clearing Snow, Ice, Trees
Work to continue tonight, Friday, this weekend
FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (4 PM, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021) – State highways crews made progress today clearing snow, ice, and fallen trees from roads across northeast Kentucky.
As of 4 p.m., main priority A routes were clear, and priority B and C back roads were mostly clear in many counties but with scattered slush and ice still possible.
In Boyd, Carter, and Elliott counties, which were hardest hit by this week’s ice storms, some back roads remain partly to mostly snow covered and chainsaw crews continue to cut trees to make all routes accessible to snow plows and utility trucks. Access remains restricted today along several routes.
Crews in all counties will work into the night – a chance of a wintry mix remains in the forecast – then both shifts will work Friday to try to wrap up road-clearing operations. Tree removal, debris cleanup, and plow work could continue into the weekend in some areas.
Motorists should remain diligent if traveling, even in areas where roads are cleared as wet pavement and frigid overnight temperatures could create icy conditions. Highway crews will remain on alert to treat roads as needed.
ONLINE INFORMATION
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.
Follow District 9 updates on Twitter and Facebook at http://twitter.com/KYTCDistrict9 or http://facebook.com/KYTCDistrict9.
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