From VDOT:
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VDOT is asking drivers to limit unnecessary travel overnight and tomorrow morning with road conditions remaining slick and the potential for black ice.
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Any wet pavement remaining from melted snow may refreeze again and turn into black ice overnight, especially on roads carrying less traffic, on hills, curves, turn lanes and median crossovers.
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Slick spots may also be more likely on bridges, overpasses, and ramps, which freeze first due to lower pavement temperatures.
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Hazardous travel conditions are expected to continue into Tuesday’s morning rush hour.
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As air temperatures fall, pavement temperatures are also expected to drop creating the potential for icy conditions on roadways.
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Crews spent most of today applying sand and salt to melt ice and improve motorist traction across the Fredericksburg area, western Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula.
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Workers will continue to patrol roads overnight and treat any icy, hazardous conditions that may develop.
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If travel is absolutely necessary, drivers are encouraged to use extreme caution and:
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o Check real time road conditions at https://www.511virginia.org/
o Plan to allow extra travel time
o Remove all snow and ice from vehicle
o Drive for conditions by reducing your vehicle speed
o Increase following distance between vehicles
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VDOT Customer Service Center
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VDOT’s Customer Service Center is open 24 hours a day to answer questions and take reports of roadway hazards. Call 1-800-FOR-ROAD (367-7623) or contact us online at https://my.vdot.virginia.gov.
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Social Media
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Follow VDOT on Twitter at @VaDOT and VDOT Fredericksburg District at @VaDOTFRED.
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On Facebook, visit VDOT’s statewide page or join the VDOT Fredericksburg District group.
