TDOT discusses winter weather prep

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 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.
TDOT ready for winter storm to hit TN. Roadways already being treated
TDOT wants to assure motorists that it’s ready to clear roadways of ice and snow. Crews across the Midstate are readied with snowplows and brine trucks.
TDOT says they're prepared for winter storm
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is assuring motorists it is stocked and ready to clear roadways of ice and snow. Salt supplies have been replenished in all the region’s 24
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.
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.
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.
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VIDEO: TDOT christens new ferry
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) recently announced its new ferry boat, the M/V Summitt, now in service ...
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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.
TDOT crews work to repair State Route 116 after landslide
The road connects Oliver Springs, Briceville and Rocky Top. TDOT said they hope to have the road fully open soon.