THP, TDOT warns of possibility of treacherous conditions after winter storm hits East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - After a winter storm moved through and dumped several inches of snow across East Tennessee, state agencies are now warning about the possibility of roadways becoming dangerous. Mark Nagi with the Tennessee Department of Transportation said crews will add to the mixture used on roads to help lower the freezing point.
TDOT official gives latest update on road conditions in East Tennessee
Tennessee Department of Transportation Region One spokesperson Mark Nagi joined 6 News at 11 to discuss the status of state roadways and what drivers should know for the coming days
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Snow began falling in areas around Knoxville after 10 a.m., and was collecting on cars and grass by 11 a.m. Snowfall is expected to begin in early afternoon for those further north, closer to the Virginia state line,
Snow transitions to freezing rain in Knoxville as snow continues to fall across East Tennessee
Throughout the day on Friday, there were numerous crashes along I-40 and other main roads as road conditions worsened.
Road conditions across East TN as snow falls
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