Friday, 01 25, 2013
James Isaman
James.Isaman@ky.gov
Office of Public Affairs
502.564.3419
Motorists encouraged to reduce speed, be alert for ice, highway equipment
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 25, 2013) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet highway crews continue to treat roads and bridges as a mix winter weather moves across the Commonwealth.
Crews are still at work over much of the state this afternoon. In most areas, crews are treating roadways or concentrating on reported problem spots.
KYTC crews work as long as necessary to keep roadways open in winter. The cabinet’s vehicle and equipment fleet includes 1,065 snow plows. In addition, the cabinet can call on more than 375 snow-removal contractors.
Numerous crashes are being reported across Kentucky this afternoon. The cabinet reminds motorists to:
· 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 travel and traffic information website, 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-FOR-KYTC (1-877-367-5982.)
Activity by highway district:
District 1:
Spot Treating
Crittenden
McCracken
Lyon
Trigg
Carlisle
Graves
Livingston
Marshall
Calloway
Patrolling
Ballard
Hickman
Fulton
District 2:
Treating
Daviess
Hopkins
Hancock
Henderson
Ohio
McLean
Caldwell
Muhlenberg
Spot Treating
Union
Webster
Christian
District 3:
Treating
Warren
Metcalfe
Butler
Edmonson
Barren
Todd
Logan
Monroe
Spot Treating
Allen
Simpson
District 4:
Treating
Meade
Washington
Breckinridge
Hardin
Nelson
Larue
Marion
Grayson
Taylor
Green
Hart
District 5:
Treating
Trimble
Spencer
Henry
Oldham
Jefferson
Franklin
Shelby
Spot Treating
Bullitt
District 6:
Treating
Carroll
Owen
Campbell
Gallatin
Harrison
Grant
Pendleton
Boone
Kenton
Standby
Robertson
Bracken
District 7:
Treating
Fayette
Montgomery
Woodford
Scott
Anderson
Mercer
Garrard
Plowing and Treating
Madison
Clark
Jessamine
Boyle
Spot Treating
Bourbon
District 8:
Plowing and Treating
Casey
Rockcastle
Russell
Wayne
McCreary
Lincoln
Pulaski
Adair
Cumberland
Clinton
District 9:
Treating
Greenup
Mason
Lewis
Elliott
Boyd
Fleming
Carter
Nicholas
Rowan
Bath
District 10:
Plowing and Treating
Powell
Wolfe
Breathitt
Treating
Magoffin
Owsley
Morgan
Menifee
Estill
Lee
Perry
District 11:
Treating
Jackson
Whitley
Bell
Clay
Laurel
Leslie
Knox
Harlan
District 12:
Treating
Lawrence
Knott
Letcher
Johnson
Martin
Floyd
Pike
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