WINTER WEATHER: Highway conditions alert 1-19-19 as of 4 p.m.

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Oklahoma Department of Transportation
Media & Public Relations Division
200 N.E. 21st St., Oklahoma City, OK  73105
Phone: 405-521-6000, Fax: 405-521-2524  www.odot.org
Contact: Madison Schein   Date: 1-19-19


WINTER WEATHER: Highway conditions alert 1-19-19 as of 4 p.m.

Oklahoma Department of Transportation crews are continuing to monitor and treat areas with isolated slick spots in the eastern part of the state. Crews will continue to treat as needed in this portion of the state. Drivers should use extra caution when driving over bridges and overpasses. Clearance operations in other parts have completed this afternoon.

Drivers should closely follow the forecasts and check current road conditions on the interactive travel map at www.okroads.org or through the ODOT app.

REMEMBER during snowy and icy conditions, motorists are asked to:

• Stay about 200 feet behind road clearing equipment; crews need room to maneuver and can engage plowing or spreading materials without notice. 

• Allow extra space between vehicles to provide adequate distance for braking.

• Be aware of "black ice," which looks wet on the roadway but is a thin layer of ice.

• Be patient, plan trips ahead and allow extra time in reaching destinations.

NOTE: The next advisory will be sent out at 8 p.m. today.


To check CURRENT ROAD CONDITIONS in Oklahoma, call
ODOT's ROAD CONDITIONS HOTLINE at 844-4OK-HWYS (844-465-4997)
or go to www.okroads.org. For turnpike information, call the
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority at 877-403-7623 or go to www.pikepass.com.


If drivers must travel out of state they are urged to check area road conditions before heading out.

Out-of-State Road Conditions
Arkansas                501-569-2374         www.idrivearkansas.com
Colorado                 303-639-1111         www.cotrip.org
Kansas                   866-511-5368         511.ksdot.org
Missouri                  888-275-6636         www.modot.org
New Mexico            800-432-4269         www.nmroads.com
Texas                      800-452-9292         www.drivetexas.org


WZA 2017

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