All crews reporting for duty, travel conditions vary county-by-county
PADUCAH, Ky. (Jan. 10, 2025) – All Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 1 crews have reported for duty on Friday morning. Snow is falling in every county, although travel conditions vary.
Crews reported this morning in staggered start times based on forecasted snow arrival times and will work in shifts throughout the winter weather event.
Trucks are patrolling state highways, observing conditions, and treating as needed. Crews are focusing first on the treatment of interstates, major highways, bridges and overpasses.
As snow accumulation continues to increase this morning, there is a potential for roadways to become hazardous quickly. State highway engineers are urging motorists to use caution and avoid unnecessary travel. Even treated and plowed pavement could be slick.
Maintain a safe distance from snowplows and other heavy highway equipment and do not pass snowplows on the shoulder.
KYTC District 1 has about 87 snow plows, five tow-plows, and several contract plows to cover 2,852 miles of highway in Kentucky’s 12 westernmost counties.
As a reminder, the U.S. 45 Ohio River “Brookport” Bridge in Paducah is closed until further notice due to icing. Motorists should detour via the Interstate 24 Ohio River Bridge. KYTC District 1 will provide a timely update when it reopens.
Motorists are advised to monitor the local forecast via area news media outlets or on the National Weather Service Paducah page at https://www.facebook.com/NWSPaducah.