TDOT discusses winter weather prep

TDOT crews roll through East Tennessee Thursday to pre-treat roads for winter weather
Usually, crews will not use brine if they expect rain before a snowstorm. Rain can effectively wash away the chemicals and undo any work that crews do to pre-treat the roads. Mark
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Nashville and Tennessee roads are brined, the trucks are filled, and crews are on stand-by to take on whatever comes their way tomorrow. As opposed to the winter storm last year, both NDOT and TDOT say the weather this week has been working in their favor,
TDOT discusses winter weather prep as snow event approaches
As another winter weather system approaches the region, News Channel 11 spoke with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) to obtain insight on how its crews prepare roadways for snow and ice.
TDOT preps West Tennessee roads as winter storm approaches
Our main focus will be on high-traffic spots like the I-55 and I-40 bridges, as well as the I-40 flyover,” a TDOT spokesperson said.
TDOT ready for winter storm to hit TN. Roadways already being treated
TDOT wants to assure motorists that it’s ready to clear roadways of ice and snow. Crews across the Midstate are readied with snowplows and brine trucks.
TDOT preparing roads for snow ahead of winter weather
The preparations to make our roads safe are already underway. TDOT regional communications officer Mark Nagi shares how the agency is preparing.
East Tennessee crews preparing ahead of snowy weather, TDOT says
The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Mark Nagi stepped into the WVLT News studio Wednesday to speak on TDOT’s preparations ahead of forecasted snow. Nagi said the department is preparing, but also ready to adjust as needed.
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The Alabama Department of Transportation is ramping up preparations ahead of winter weather.
Tennessee agencies prepare for statewide snow event
Multiple Tennessee agencies are preparing for a statewide snow event to keep the roads clear, the power on, and people safe.
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