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Road Crews Busy Following Winter Storm

Courier-Journal

State snow fighters across northeast Kentucky are making progress clearing roadways in the wake of an overnight winter storm.

Snow has stopped across Kentucky Department of Highways District 9 and main routes such as Interstate 64, AA Highway, US 23, US 60 and others are reported as wet pavement or slushy to partly covered with snow, especially turn lanes and shoulders - with more roadway snow cover reported in Ohio River counties. Other roads remain partly to mostly covered with snow as highway crews continue plowing and treating with salt.

Diminishing snow and rising air and road temperatures - now averaging about 30 degrees - are allowing crews to make progress clearing roads. However, with snow still on many roadways, motorists are advised that slick conditions remain possible throughout the day. If you must travel, please slow down, wear seat belts, leave early to arrive at destinations safely, and keep plenty of distance between vehicles.

Road condition updates are available on District 9's social media accounts - at Twitter.com/KYTCDistrict9 or Facebook.com/KYTCDistrict9.

During winter weather, Kentucky Department of Highways District 9 monitors work 12-hour shifts to keep roadways in the best possible condition. Crews and contractors in District 9 have more than 75 snow plows and more than 10,000 tons of salt stockpiled to fight winter precipitation. Learn more about snow removal efforts by following District 9 online at Bit.ly/D9Snow.

Find out where Kentucky snow plows are working by visiting 511.ky.gov/WinterActivities online.

Paul Hitchcock earned his Masters in Communications from Morehead State University and Bachelors in Radio-TV/Psychology from Georgetown College. A veteran broadcaster for more than 40 years and an avid fan of blues, jazz and American roots music. Hitchcock has been with WMKY since 1986 and was named General Manager in 2003. He currently hosts "Muddy Bottom Blues" (Fri., 8pm-9pm), "Nothin' But The Blues" (Sat., 8pm-12am), "Sunday Night Jazz Showcase" and "Live From The Jazz Lounge" (Sun., 8pm-9pm) and "The Golden Age of Radio" (Sun., 2pm-3pm). He also serves as producer for "A Time For Tales" and "The Reader's Notebook."