Cold temperatures continue
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 11, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises that District 7 crews are treating routes with salt brine today. Personnel will report at 8 p.m. this evening to patrol and treat roadways as necessary.
The pre-treatment of “salt brine” helps to melt and prevent ice from forming on road surfaces. The “salt-brine” is a salt water type treatment. This procedure is a very affordable pro-active approach to address roadway safety concerns.
Motorists should remember that bridges and ramps are prone to freeze prior to surface level roadways.
Tips for driving in winter weather:
- Avoid nonessential travel if conditions are dangerous.
- Check the forecast and plan ahead for your trip.
- Make sure your vehicle is sufficiently winterized – check the battery, antifreeze level, heater, defroster, wipers and windshield washer.
- Dress warmly for the weather – in layers of loose-fitting, lightweight clothing, in anticipation of unexpected emergencies.
- Try to keep your gas tank at least two-thirds full to prevent fuel line freezing and in preparation for possible lengthy delays on the roadway.
- Make sure a friend or relative is aware of your travel route.
- Carry a cell phone.
- Make sure your vehicle has an emergency care kit. It should include jumper cables, flares or reflectors, windshield washer fluid, an ice scraper, blankets, nonperishable food, a first aid kit, and traction material.
- Drive carefully. Allow plenty of time to get to your destination. Do not use cruise control.
- Give a wide berth to snow removal equipment.
- Bridges and exit and entrance ramps can be icy when other areas are not.
- Stopping in snow requires more braking distance than stopping on dry pavement – up to four times more distance. Leave plenty of distance between yourself and the vehicle ahead.
- Be visible. Dull, cloudy days reduce visibility – drive using low-beam headlights.
- Steer into the skid. Stay calm and ease your foot off the gas while carefully steering in the direction you want the front of your vehicle to go.
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Forecast from the National Weather Service: https://www.weather.gov/lmk/weatherstory |
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District 7 includes: Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine, Madison, Mercer, Montgomery, Scott and Woodford Counties |
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