TDOT discusses winter weather prep

‘We are ready to roll’: NDOT, TDOT crews standing by to clear roads
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 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
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 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.
ALDOT crews pretreating roads ahead of winter weather
The Alabama Department of Transportation is ramping up preparations ahead of winter weather.
Storm safety tips with TDOT: what drivers need to know
Nicole Lawrence, TDOT Regional Communications Manager, joins ABC24 to share important storm safety tips for Memphis drivers.
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Preparing the roads: Staying home will allow crews to quickly clear snow-covered lanes
It may be tempting once the snow starts falling to drive and see the snow in your neighborhood. But the message from ...
TDOT: Lanes of I-275 South back open after multi-vehicle crash near West Oldham Avenue
This story will be updated when more information is available.
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TDOT mobilizes 130 de-icing trucks, 200 salt and snow plow units
TDOT workers have already applied a protective brine solution to hundreds of miles of are roadway to combat anticipated snow and ice accumulation. The department has mobilized more than 130 de-icing ...
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Last minute winter storm preparations to make, list of warming shelters open
Tennessee Department of Transportation crews are working to battle the snow before it begins falling across West Tennessee.
TDOT to begin road preparations as accumulating snow expected Friday into Saturday
A Weather Impact Alert has been issued for Friday and Saturday as there's a chance for snow moving into our region, creating ...
LIVE UPDATES: Snowstorm headed to Tennessee as weather service issues warning
As snow falls around Knoxville and temperatures drop, emergency warming shelters have expanded their hours of operation ...