After an overnight wintry mix of sleet, freezing rain, and snow, road conditions remain hazardous, making travel around the area difficult today.
As of mid-morning Tuesday, David Sullenger, Director of Princeton Public Works, tells the News Edge that he’s hopeful that, with their salting of all city streets, the road conditions will improve by this afternoon.
click to download audioDespite the low temperature hampering their efforts, Caldwell County Road Supervisor David Waldrum says that county road crews are actively working to improve icy conditions on county roads.
click to download audioIn Lyon County, meanwhile, Sheriff Brent White indicates at least one lane of travel is open on the interstates.
click to download audioHe says the roads remain slick and hazardous but state highway road crews along with local and county road crews are out spreading salt, which is helping.
click to download audioAccording to Sheriff White, there have been a few non-injury wrecks due to the road conditions.
click to download audioHe says it will help crews working on state, county, and local streets if residents can delay getting out on the roads.
click to download audioSheriff White urges drivers to slow down and use caution when traveling on area roads today.
