Crawfordsville, IN – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has issued its first Winter Operations Alert of the season, signaling the start of snow patrols across the West Central District Sunday evening.
According to INDOT, steady rain throughout the region is expected to shift to snow overnight, prompting crews to begin active road patrols and plowing operations. Due to wet conditions, pre-treatment such as brining is not possible since the solution would wash off road surfaces.
Maintenance crews will be out in force across all subdistricts:
- Crawfordsville: 14 trucks on patrol at 4 p.m., expanding to 22 at midnight.
- Cloverdale: 8 trucks patrolling with additional units on standby.
- Frankfort: 19 trucks from midnight to noon, with more available if needed.
- Terre Haute: 7 trucks starting at 8 p.m.
- West Lafayette: 11 trucks from 4 p.m. to midnight, increasing to 15 overnight until conditions improve.
Officials caution that bridge decks and shaded roadways may become slick as temperatures fall, creating potential hazards for early Monday drivers. Motorists are urged to reduce speed, maintain distance, and avoid crowding snowplows.
“This is our first winter system of the year,” INDOT reminded drivers. “Please do your part to keep yourself and our crews safe.”
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