Spotsylvania County, VA – Drivers across Spotsylvania County are being urged to limit travel today as extremely cold temperatures continue to create hazardous road conditions following a recent snowstorm.
According to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, many secondary roads remain covered in ice, making travel dangerous, especially during the morning hours. Officials say freezing conditions have prevented ice from melting, increasing the risk of crashes and vehicles sliding off roadways.
The sheriff’s office is asking residents to travel only for essential needs so road crews can safely and effectively continue clearing and treating roads. Reducing traffic also helps protect first responders and highway workers as they respond to emergencies and work to improve conditions.
Authorities warn that untreated roads, shaded areas, and rural routes may appear passable but can still be slick with black ice. Drivers who must travel are urged to slow down, increase following distance, and allow extra time to reach their destination.
The warning applies throughout Spotsylvania County, located south of Fredericksburg in Northern Virginia, where cold overnight temperatures have kept ice firmly in place. Officials say road conditions may gradually improve as treatment continues, but hazards are expected to persist until temperatures rise.
Residents are encouraged to monitor local alerts and official updates as conditions change throughout the day.
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