Winter weather is heading into the Miami Valley and the Ohio Department of Transportation is working hard to ensure road readiness.
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News Center 7’s Mason Fletcher spoke with ODOT’s Mandi Dillon at 11 a.m. about what drivers can expect from the department LIVE on News Center 7.
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“Right now we’re making sure everything is working properly and everything is loaded with salt and ready to go,” Dillon said.
As the cold settles in, the ODOT trucks load up and leave. The trucks are equipped with approximately seven tons of salt, ready to treat the roads. The department has scheduled the salt trucks to begin operating at midnight tonight and continuing through Friday morning.
“We’re really trying to hit bridges, ramps and overpasses,” Dillon said. “They will often freeze first because air flows underneath them.”
Dayton resident John Osweiler says he’s more concerned about other drivers than road conditions.
“A lot of them are very impatient and drive like it’s not even raining, especially here on the highway,” Osweiler said.
Dillon has some recommendations that can help drivers stay safe.
“Make sure you allow some extra time to get to your destination. And when you see our teams on the road, give them some space,” Dillon said.
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