INDOT is preparing for the winter weather expected through this weekend.
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A full call out of INDOT trucks is issued for the weekend.
Drivers will be working in 12-hour shifts to make sure the roads are clear and as safe as possible.
INDOT trucks will be on the roads starting at midnight. By 5 a.m. around 50 trucks will be covering Indianapolis, with about 200 trucks throughout Central Indiana.
The National Weather Service is forecasting from 2 to 6 inches of snow across north and central Indiana.
INDOT crews will keep an eye on road conditions throughout the day to combat slick spots and snow on the roads.
Sunday, crews will watch the freezing temperatures and distribute salt to maintain clear roadways.
INDOT wants to remind you of some driver safety tips as we prepare for the weather event.
- Knowledge: Before leaving home, find out about the driving conditions. Safe drivers know the weather, and their limits. If the weather is bad remember: Ice and snow, take it slow, or just don’t go.
- Clear: Remove any snow on your vehicle’s windows, lights, brake lights and signals. Make sure you can see and be seen.
- Inspect: Check your vehicle’s tires, wiper blades, fluids, lights, belts and hoses. A breakdown is bad on a good day and dangerous on a bad-weather day.
- Time: Leave plenty of time to reach your destination safely. It’s not worth putting yourself and others in a dangerous situation just to be on time.
For more on winter weather preparedness, click here.