NDIANAPOLIS — Professional plow truck drivers and support staff with the Indiana Department of Transportation continue with around-the-clock shifts that began Monday evening. About 500 yellow plow trucks remain deployed across central and northern Indiana to clear and treat state roads, interstates and U.S. highways.
Although most winter precipitation has ended, INDOT continues to plow snow that wind has blown onto previously cleared highways and remove packed ice that has bonded to the roadway. Drivers redeployed from southern Indiana are expected to return home later today.
Road conditions and traffic crashes reported by INDOT crews are available online at TrafficWise.IN.gov or by dialing 800-261-ROAD (7623). County travel advisories, watches and warnings remain in effect for most of central and northern Indiana and can be viewed at http://dhs.IN.gov/files/travel-advisory-map.
Yellow plow trucks are deployed ahead of predicted winter weather to make state highways as safe as possible, but winter driving safety is a partnership where motorists play an equally important role. Highways cannot be plowed and treated if clogged with crashes or rush-hour congestion, so INDOT urges motorists to remember Ice & Snow: Take it Slow and drive at a slow, safe and consistent speed. Additional motorist tips and helpful winter weather links can be found online at WinterDrivingSafety.IN.gov.
