ST. LOUIS - A cold front is forecast to move into the region in the form of rain this evening, changing to freezing rain and then snow into tomorrow afternoon. The Missouri Department of Transportation urges drivers to be cautious of wet and slick roads throughout the day tomorrow.
“Tomorrow during the morning rush hour, the roads will be wet. Wet roads can still impact traffic; therefore, drivers should use caution and drive slower on the roads in the morning,” said Maintenance District Engineer Bob Becker. “Winter precipitation is expected to impact Thursday evening rush hour travel meaning that the roads will have some slick spots. Having significantly lower traffic during the winter storm earlier this month really made a difference for our crews to get the roads clear sooner, and there were less incidents. If you have the option to work from home tomorrow, please consider doing so.”
If you have to travel in the snow, be cautious of slowed or stalled traffic and please give our road crews room to work. Snowplows are wider than they look. Stay back and don’t attempt to pass. If you become stranded, the safest thing you can do is stay inside your vehicle until help arrives.
Check current Missouri road conditions on the Traveler Information Map at www.modot.org, or through MoDOT’s smartphone app, available for iPhone and Android phones. You can also find road conditions and warnings by following MoDOT on Facebook and Twitter or by calling 888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636) to speak with a customer service representative 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
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