Kanawha County, WV – Roadways across Kanawha County have become treacherous Friday morning as icy conditions spread throughout the area. According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, bridges across the county have iced over, leading to multiple crashes and hazardous travel.
Officials posted an alert on social media urging residents to stay home unless absolutely necessary. “All Kanawha County roadways are wet and bridges are iced,” the sheriff’s office stated. “If you do not need to be on the roadways, please stay home.”
The freezing conditions have created a dangerous mix for early commuters, particularly on elevated surfaces that ice faster than regular roadways. Authorities remind drivers that bridges can freeze even when main roads appear only wet, due to colder air passing above and below the structure.
Emergency crews have been responding to several crashes reported in different parts of the county. No serious injuries have been confirmed at this time, but law enforcement continues to monitor the situation as temperatures remain below freezing.
Motorists are advised to reduce speed, maintain extra distance between vehicles, and use caution on all bridges and overpasses until conditions improve later in the day.
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