Friday snowfall means slick Saturday for East Tennessee roads
Throughout the day on Friday, there were numerous crashes along I-40 and other main roads as road conditions worsened.
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.
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 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
East Tennessee saw 118 crashes overnight during Friday snow, TDOT says
The East Tennessee region saw 118 crashes Friday and into Saturday morning, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Mark Nagi.
TDOT reports 118 crashes during winter weather early Saturday
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) said it responded to 118 crashes in East Tennessee early Saturday morning. A release from TDOT said from midnight to 6 a.m. Saturday, crews worked 93 urban and 25 rural crashes in the East Tennessee region.
TDOT: Snow leads to 118 reported crashes in East Tennessee
Wintry conditions led to 118 reported crashes across East Tennessee, according to a recent release by the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
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.
THP, TDOT warns of possibility of treacherous conditions after winter storm hits East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - After a winter storm moved through and dumped several inches of snow across East Tennessee, state ...
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 ...
Knoxville road conditions: How to check where and when it's safe enough to drive
It's best to avoid travel during winter weather conditions like the storm moving in Jan. 9, but if it's necessary, here's ...