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 prepares for winter weather
TDOT officials say the agency has spent all week preparing for Friday's major winter storm. Michelle Obama, Dick Cheney among notable absences at Carter funeral 14 Historical Date Comparisons To Ruin Your Perception Of Time
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.
State, city, county work to prepare roads for ice and snow ahead of Knoxville winter storm
State, county and city crews are preparing as much as possible, even before the snow begins to fall. The National Weather Service says it could come as early as 8 a.m. Jan. 10, though the winter storm warning doesn't start until 10 a.m.
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.
How is Memphis preparing for the upcoming winter weather? Here's a look at snow plow plan
The plan is new but has been modeled after other cities in Tennessee and around the country, Public Works Director Scott Morgan said Thursday.
City crews and auto experts prepare for possible snow
Here's when and how much snow East Tennessee can expect on Friday. The catastrophic wildfires that tore through Los Angeles early Wednesday have quickly turned political. During a dizzying Tuesday press conference,
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.
How much snow is Knoxville supposed to get? East Tennessee to see significant impact from winter storm
More winter weather is coming to East Tennessee. Freezing temperatures are forecast to continue for the region and "heavy snowfall" is expected on Jan. 10. This is part of the significant winter storm that will impact the entire Volunteer State and much of the Mid-South.
TDOT: I-75 North closed in Campbell County due to overturned tractor-trailer
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Tenn. — Interstate 75 North in the Newcomb area is closed due to an overturned tractor-trailer , according ...
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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 ...
TDOT: Southbound lanes reopen in Greene Co. after crash
Southbound lanes of Interstate 81 were reopened Wednesday night in Greene County following a crash that shut down both lanes ...
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.
TDOT ready for winter storm to hit TN. Roadways already being treated
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Memphis road conditions: Winter storm brings snow, ice. How to see travel impacts in the Mid-South
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TDOT to begin road preparations as accumulating snow expected Friday into Saturday
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McGinnis delivers new Tennessee River ferry boat
In December, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) christened its newest 48'x18'x6'4" ferry boat, M/V Summitt, which is now in service on the Tennessee River.