Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 snow and ice removal crews, based on location, will report to duty tonight at midnight for the weather event forecasted for the Northern Kentucky area this weekend.

District 6 covers Bracken and Robertson counties.

KYTC crews pretreated priority routes with brine Friday as well as prepared equipment by putting on the plow blades and loading the trucks with salt before going home to rest up for the long weekend ahead.

D 6 snowfighters will mobilize ahead of the storm to treat state roads and interstates in the Northern Kentucky area. Crews will be working 12 hour shifts until the roads are in the best possible condition.

If you must travel, motorists should simply remember – When it snows, take it slow. Leave early to allow more time to reach your destination.

Maintenance crews in District 6 have responsibility for clearing over 2,000 miles of state-maintained highways in the counties of Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Harrison, Kenton, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson. That equates to 4,670 “lane miles” – all driving lanes from rural state roads to interstate highways. District 6 state maintenance crews are prepared to work to keep roads in the best possible condition during winter weather.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has a webpage just for snow and ice information. The public can visit http://snowky.ky.gov to learn more about priority routes, access helpful winter weather tips and fact sheets and view informational videos on salt application and snow removal.

District 6 starts out with 31,350 tons of salt each winter season stored in the domes located at the state maintenance facilities. We currently have 26,100 tons on hand. There are 133 trucks available district wide to treat state highways and interstates.

Every snowstorm is different and presents unique challenges, such as air temperature, pavement temperature, timing of snowfall and ice. Last year, 2017 – 2018, District 6 crews used 43,764 tons of salt, 50,887 gallons of salt brine and 58,163 gallons of liquid chloride for snow and ice events. In all, District 6 spent $7.2 million on equipment, materials and labor.

Kentucky has a Quick Clearance Law meaning if you are involved in a crash:

— If no one is visibly injured, move your vehicle to the shoulder or off the roadway.

— Call the police.

— Exchange information with the other party.

If you have a disabled vehicle:

— Move your vehicle off the roadway if possible.

— Turn on emergency flashers.

— To request aid tie something white or bright to your antenna or window or raise the hood.

— If you are unable to move your vehicle from the roadway —- stand away from the vehicle.

— Keep your arms and legs moving to stay warm.

You are an important part. Safety is a shared responsibility. Safe travel begins with you.

The following measures will help keep motorists safe and prepared:

Put yourself in emergency mode.

— Pay attention to weather advisories. Weather will impact your commute on some level.

— Travel only as necessary during major snow events. It’s better to be stuck at home than to be stuck on the road.

— Maintain a safe distance from snowplows and other heavy highway equipment.

— Do not pass snowplows on the shoulder.

— Allow time for a slower commute.

— Winterize vehicles.

— Supply vehicles with blankets, flash light and an emergency supply kit.

— Know before you go. Visit goky.ky.gov and download the free Waze app to check traffic conditions before you travel.

— Eliminate distractions (e.g. operating phone and eating) while driving.

— Cooperate with the expectations of the Quick Clearance law, which requires drivers to move vehicles to the shoulder in the event of a non-injury crash.

To remain informed during snow and ice season and throughout the year, visit http://transportation.ky.gov/district-6/Pages/default.aspx and follow KYTCDistrict6 on our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/KYTC.District6 and on our Twitter page at https://twitter.com/KYTCDistrict6.

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