With snow in the forecast today, road crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation are getting ready to treat the roads.
More in a press release from VDOT:
This morning, crews are pre-treating roads in Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William counties. On interstates 66, 95, 395, and 495—including bridges and ramps prone to freezing such as the Springfield interchange, I-66 at Route 29 and the Capital Beltway interchange at Route 1—crews use liquid magnesium chloride. Problem spots on other major roads, such as the Fairfax County Parkway and routes 1, 7, 28, 29, 50 and 123, are pre-treated with salt brine.
Up to about 650 trucks will be on hand to treat roads in northern Virginia throughout the storm.
VDOT reminds motorists to use caution when driving during wintry weather. Drivers should:
· Check current weather, road conditions and traffic before traveling at www.511Virginia.org or by calling 511
· Slow down and allow for extra time to reach your destination
· Be aware of potentially icy areas such as shady spots and bridges
· Keep a safe distance of at least five seconds behind other vehicles and trucks that are plowing the road
