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As Hurricane Ida moves closer to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) advises all residents to get prepared today. #ida #beprepared #staysafe
A huge shout out and THANKS to Mississippi Department of Transportation and their crews. They are currently working in below freezing temps to keep our roads open for emergencies and first responders.
A message from MDOT: The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is urging drivers to use caution on roads as freezing temperatures make their way across the state. MDOT crews have been treating some roads with salt, brine and slag, but the effectiveness of those measures decreases exponentially as the temperatures approach the single digits.
“Our crews are treating the roads and bridges to keep them passable, but there is a limit to what can be done to treat roads when it is this cold with widespread precipitation,” said Melinda McGrath, P.E., MDOT executive director. “The best thing for drivers to do is to stay home if at all possible.”
MDOT crews continue to monitor conditions with assistance from MDOT enforcement and are treating bridges with salt and slag to lower the freezing point of water and increase traction.
The amount of ice that can be melted per pound of salt decreases with temperature. At 30 degrees Fahrenheit, 1 pound of salt will melt about 46 pounds of ice. At 20 degrees Fahrenheit, 1 pound of salt will only melt about 9 pounds of ice. The colder it gets, the less effective salt becomes to treat ice on a roadway.
For motorists who must drive in winter weather conditions, MDOT offers these safe driving tips.
Remember, ice will form on bridges and overpasses quicker than the road.
Slow down; ice be hard to see on road surfaces.
Allow more space between the vehicles around you, especially 18 wheelers and vehicles with trailers.
Brake early and gently to avoid skidding, and never slam on the brakes.
Avoid distractions, such as talking or texting on a cell phone.
Stay alert.
Looking ahead, winter weather conditions are expected to remain in the state all week. Stay up to date with local weather forecasts.
Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) crews continue to monitor forecasts as winter weath
Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) crews continue to monitor forecasts as winter weather moves through the state tonight and tomorrow.
Current weather reports from the National Weather Service show a potential late tonight for over two inches of snow from Vicksburg to Kosciusko and north to Greenville and Greenwood. Up to two inches of snow is possible north of a line from Natchez to Meridian. Bridges and elevated surfaces may freeze.
Along sections of Interstate 55 and U.S. Highway 82, crews are pre-treating roadways and bridges with sodium brine, which lowers the freezing point of water and helps lessen ice formation.
Throughout the impact area, MDOT has prepared equipment by installing salt spreaders on trucks and making sure all response vehicles are fueled and running properly. Crews have stocked salt, sand and asphalt slag piles. Overnight, crews will be riding the highways to treat problem areas as they are found.
To assist the traveling public in preparing for potential winter weather conditions, MDOT offers these safe driving tips.
· Remember, ice will form on bridges and overpasses quicker than the road.
· Slow down; should winter weather conditions become present, black ice can form.
· Allow more space between the vehicles around you.
· Brake early and gently to avoid skidding, and never slam on the brakes.
· Avoid distractions, such as talking or texting on a cell phone.
· Stay alert.
“MDOT is monitoring the weather so the appropriate response efforts are activated,” said Melinda McGrath, P.E., MDOT Executive Director. “The best thing you can do to stay safe is pay attention to local weather forecasts and advisories, and alerts from the Mississippi Highway Patrol and local law enforcement. Everyone should stay off the roads if they become unsafe for travel due to winter weather conditions.”
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As Hurricane Marco approaches the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) first responders work to prepare the roadways. MDOT first responders are checking equipment, gassing up response vehicles, and currently lowering high mast lights along Interstate 10.
“The men and women of MDOT stand ready for any impacts from Hurricane Marco or other tropical systems that threaten Mississippi. The path of Hurricane Marco is still uncertain, but our first responders are prepared,” said Commissioner Tom King, Southern Transportation District. “MDOT has a plan in place and so should you, get your evacuation plan together now and know where you will go if you should need it.”
Residents, businesses and community organizations should have their own plans in place. The 2020 MDOT Hurricane Evacuation Guide is an essential resource that allows people to see where their best evacuation route is located. The guide also features information to assist in developing a preparedness plan such as contraflow information, radio coverage areas through Mississippi Public Broadcasting and important contact information from the Mississippi Highway Patrol, American Red Cross, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and bordering state DOTs and highway patrols. Individuals and families will find vital resources on shelters, pet care, lodging and travel resources.
To download the Hurricane Evacuation Guide and a full hurricane evacuation kit checklist, and for more hurricane safety tips, visit GoMDOT.com/hurricanes.
As MDOT monitors the tropics you can follow @MississippiDOT on Facebook and Twitter along with the hashtag #HurricaneStrong to stay up to date. Stay updated on road conditions at MDOTtraffic.com, download the MDOT Traffic mobile app.
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