Northeast Indiana roads still extremely icy, conditions may worsen overnightAs of 4:30 p.m., INDOT has made progress plowing drifted and snow-covered roads in Northeast Indiana, but extremely hazardous icy conditions remain, and conditions may worsen overnight. Throughout the day INDOT crews have been successful clearing snow that forced traffic onto narrow driving lanes, due to…
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Weather by Joshua Steiner
Many Indiana Counties Remain Under Travel Restrictions
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Bitterly Cold Temperatures, Strong Winds to Continue Through TuesdayThe Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) advises motorists that travel conditions tonight and tomorrow are expected to remain difficult, and they should abide by local travel advisories, avoiding travel if possible. All counties in Northeast Indiana remain under a “Watch” or “Warning” status, limiting travel to essential…
Ohio Department of Transportation District 1
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Winter Operations Update-80 ODOT crews remain on the highways within the eight-county area of ODOT District 1. -North/south roads are the most affected by blowing and drifting snow. Crews will remain out through the night plowing to keep roads passable. -Extreme temperatures are beginning to affect the air systems of the fleet and mechanics are…
Road Conditions are Terrible!
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The continuation of the Level 3 snow emergency was questioned by some people wondering if it was still necessary to continue this. The answer is wholeheartedly, YES. Do not assume because your road is clear the next road will be fine. Even the ODOT and INDOT plows are having problems due to the high winds…
Storm Related Outages – Be Aware
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Down power lines can be still be live and extremely dangerous. Stay away and contact your local Emergency authorities.Paulding Putnam Electric Co-op is experiencing a loss of transmission service to their Herbert Monroe and Monroeville substations which is affecting approximately 1,000 of its members in the New Haven, Indiana area. Crews are working to transfer…
Travel in Many Indiana Counties Restricted to Emergencies Only
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Subzero Temperatures, Strong Winds Monday Will Make Driving DifficultFORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) advises motorists that travel conditions tonight and tomorrow are expected to be difficult and to abide by local travel advisories, avoiding travel if possible. All counties in Northeast Indiana are currently under a “Watch” or “Warning” status,…
INDOT Maintains Full Callout of Plow Trucks
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Heavy snow and strong winds make for difficult driving conditions on most state roadsFORT WAYNE, Ind. – Heavy snowfall during the overnight and morning hours in the Northeast Indiana District of the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has made for difficult driving conditions on most interstates, U.S. highways, and state routes across the area, despite…
