WINTER WEATHER BLOG: MoDOT reports clear road conditions across Mid-Missouri
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Update 8:40 a.m.:
Road conditions across Mid-Missouri continue to improve Tuesday morning.
According to the MoDOT Traveler Information Map, most roads and streets in the area are clear.
❄️❄️WINTER WEATHER ROAD UPDATE 11/15 8:30 AM❄️❄️
— MoDOT Central District (@MoDOT_Central) November 15, 2022
That's a lot of green! Major roadways across the district are clear. However roads are still wet & temps are cold, so be sure to stay focused on the road and watch for slick spots. #WinterWX #MidMOTraffic pic.twitter.com/0wXNJsxmoK
The department urged drivers to watch out for slick spots with temperatures hanging around freezing.
Update 6:45 a.m.:
The MoDOT Traveler Information Map website shows improving road conditions across Mid-Missouri.
According to the department, State Highway 15 in Audrain County is now clear. Drivers could still find partly covered road conditions on Highway 63 in Randolph County.
❄️🚗 11/15 6am WINTER WEATHER ROAD UPDATE ❄️🚗
— MoDOT Central District (@MoDOT_Central) November 15, 2022
Some partly covered and mostly clear roads in the northern portions of the district. Be sure to keep checking the map and add some extra time for travel as you head out for your morning commute. #WinterWX #midmotraffic pic.twitter.com/SCpVvMjVAD
In Callaway County, drivers could find some minor impacts on Interstate 70.
Update 6:30 a.m.:
Update 6:05 a.m.:
Crews have temporarily closed part of Highway 124 in Harrisburg.
According to Boone County Joint Communications, the highway is closed between Sterling Brock and Harris Street due to downed lines.
BCJC: West Hwy 124 at between Sterling Brock and Harris St in Harrisburg shut down due to power lines across rdwy. Choose alternate route.
— Boone County Joint Communications (@BCJC911) November 15, 2022
Drivers are asked to avoid the area while crews remove the downed lines.
Update 5:50 a.m.:
Columbia Public Works crews plan to monitor road conditions throughout Tuesday morning.
The department shared on Twitter that the pavement temperature helped limit snowfall accumulations on streets across the city. Crews pretreated bridges, curves, and overpasses ahead of the snow.
[2/2] Motorists should be careful during the morning commute in case they encounter any slick spots. Please drive slowly, refrain from tailgating and give yourself extra time for your trip. If you encounter a plow truck, please be sure to give it extra room on the road.
— Columbia Public Works (@pub_works) November 15, 2022
The department warned that drivers could find a slick spot during their morning commute.
Original update:
Drivers across Mid-Missouri may find some winter-like road conditions Tuesday morning.
According to the MoDOT Traveler Information Map website, drivers may find mostly clear to partly covered road conditions on parts of Highway 54 between Fulton and Jefferson City.
The website also shows partly covered conditions for Interstate 70 near Fulton. In Audrain County, MoDOT reports the snow has covered parts of State Highway 15.
Drivers can check the MoDOT Traveler Information Map for the latest road conditions across the state.
