MoDOT keeping an eye on road conditions overnight
FOX 2
by: Max Diekneite
Posted: Feb 18, 2025 / 10:41 PM CST
Updated: Feb 18, 2025 / 10:41 PM CST
TOWN AND COUNTRY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation is expecting road conditions to worsen overnight Tuesday into Wednesday as the snow continues to fall. The department is closely monitoring road conditions across the entire state.
FOX 2 stopped by MoDOT headquarters near Interstate 64 and Missouri Route 141 in Town and Country, where they are able to monitor road conditions through real-time cameras.
As the night progressed Tuesday, those cameras showed various scenes involving stalled vehicles across the St. Louis area. But MoDOT’s cameras to the southwest, in places like Rolla and Springfield, where more snow had already fallen, showed much worse conditions. Similarly, MoDOT reported more accidents to the southwest.
The department opted to treat the roads after the first wave of snow Tuesday out of fear treating them too early would cause a dangerous re-freeze. There was also concern the treatment would blow off of the roads due to the conditions.
While the department is confident in its strategy, it is warning motorists that road conditions are expected to be poor early Wednesday, and to stay off the roadways when possible.
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Heartland road conditions 2/19
(KFVS) – Several inches of snow fell across the Heartland on Tuesday into Wednesday, which has led to possible dangerous driving conditions.
We issued a First Alert Action Day for Tuesday and Wednesday due to heavy snow and significant travel impacts.
Winter storm warnings and watches are in effect through 9 a.m. on Wednesday.
Road conditions at 3 a.m. on Wednesday:
MISSOURI
Check the MoDOT travel map here.
At around 6:30 p.m., the city of Cape Girardeau said crews began plowing streets throughout the night. Hills, bridges and other problem areas were pretreated with brine on Monday. Once primary routes are clear, crews will move to secondary routes. Salt will be used city-wide once plowing efforts have slowed.
Pemiscot County Emergency Services reported at around 6:45 p.m. on Tuesady that multiple vehicles off the road and road blocking on I-55 southbound from the 11 mile marker to the 8 mile marker. They say traffic is at a standstill.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the following calls across the state, as of 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday:
The Dunklin County Sheriff’s Office said road conditions are rapidly deteriorating, as of 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. They say multiple crashes have been reported throughout the county and the roads are becoming slick and hazardous.
The Jackson Police Department reports streets are getting snow covered, as of 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. They ask that people give street and highway crews time to clear the streets. They say to drive slowly and slow down more well before you approach intersections.
The city of Sikeston reports snow starting to fall on Tuesday afternoon. They say it may take time to clear roads, so residents are asked to be patient. Higher traffic areas, such as major thoroughfares, including bus routes, will be cleared first. It will take time to reach secondary roads, possibly even 2-3 days.
ILLINOIS
Check the IDOT travel map here.
As of 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation travel map, nearly all major highways and interstates were covered with snow.
The map showed that portions of Interstate 57 and Interstate 64 in Jefferson County and a section of I-57 in Union County were mostly covered with snow.
KENTUCKY
According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), as of 4 a.m. on Wednesday, road conditions are hazardous with most roads fully covered in snow. Drivers are urged to only travel if necessary. Some roads have compacted snow, while others are slushy and slick.
Check the KYTC travel map here.
The Graves County Sheriff’s Office reports roads are covered, as of 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, making travel difficult. Deputies worked a few crashes due to the weather and helped with some vehicles that ran off the road due to slick roads.
The Hickman County Emergency Management reported 51 South was mostly covered. They said road conditions were deteriorating quickly. They said if you have to get out, to allow for extra time to travel.
On Tuesday night, KYTC reported a snow plow was hit by a commercial vehicle which caused a brief traffic blockage on I-24 in Lyon County.
KYTC District 1 has about 87 snowplows, five tow-plows and several contract plows available to cover 2,852 miles of highway. They are urging drivers to use caution and avoid unnecessary travel. Even treated and plowed pavement could be slick. Drivers are also urged to remain aware of flooded areas. Roads affected by high water may have frozen and have a top layer of snow.
KYTC closed the U.S. 45 Ohio River “Brookport Bridge” in Paducah at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18 ahead of a winter storm. Drivers should use the Interstate 24 Ohio River Bridge as a detour until the Brookport Bridge reopens.
Kentucky State Police ask citizens to not call 911 for road and weather conditions. They encourage people to use their social media channels, as well as the KYTC online traffic and road site.
KSP Post 1 troopers started having abandoned vehicles removed from the shoulders of roads ahead of the winter storm. They say those vehicles could become a traffic hazard when roads become slick and would get in the way of snow plows trying to clear the road.
The Weakley County EMA reported roads were covered by around 8 p.m. on Tuesday. They said residents should use extreme caution if they have to drive.
Obion County Sheriff Karl Jackson said on Tuesday at 9 p.m. that crews responded to multiple crashes, including two vehicles that went into the Obion River waters near the Obion River Bridge. No serious injuries have been reported.
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