Local agencies know power outages and slick roads can pose problems when winter weather arrives.
WRAL News spoke with both Duke Energy and NCDOT Friday about how they’re preparing for this storm.
Durham drivers will need to use caution Monday morning when they’re commuting on roads like the Durham Freeway.
“There’s a brief window for freezing rain near the North Carolina-Virginia line around sunrise Monday,” WRAL meteorologist Chris Michaels said.
NCDOT Division 5 Maintenance Engineer Doug McNeal told WRAL News they are keeping a close eye on the forecast. While each county has their own staff, NCDOT is ready to supplement their work.
They are prepared for heavier impacts to the north and west, particularly up I-85 and around Roxboro. We’ll see lots of cold air next week as high temperatures will struggle to escape the 30s from Tuesday until Friday.
“We run up to 125 contracts and ice plows in our area, and then we also have a series of other pieces of equipment,” McNeal said. “For our salt brining, we do portions of that by contract as well as motor graders and front end loaders to help clear the roadways when it gets bad.”
NCDOT also has an interactive map that gives up to the minute information about road conditions. You can see it at drivenc.gov.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is gearing up to assist with any potential wintry mix that may impact roads across the state. With the possibility of snow, sleet, or freezing rain in the forecast, NCDOT crews are prepared to respond quickly to help keep roads safe for drivers.
NCDOT has been monitoring the weather conditions closely and has crews on standby to salt and plow roads as needed. In addition to treating roads, NCDOT will also be monitoring bridges and overpasses, which tend to freeze first during wintry weather.
Drivers are urged to use caution and allow extra time for travel if they need to be on the roads during a wintry mix. It’s important to drive slowly and leave plenty of space between vehicles to reduce the risk of accidents.
If you encounter any road hazards or have concerns about road conditions, you can report them to NCDOT by calling 511 or visiting their website. Stay safe out there, and let’s all work together to navigate the wintry weather safely.
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