By Todd Hatton
Murray, KY – Highway crews are returning to full staffing this morning to improve travel conditions worsened by freezing temperatures overnight. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet spokesman Keith Todd says last night's lows reduced the potency of salt and other ice fighting chemicals, so treating efforts will have limited impact on road conditions until temperatures warm up. Presently, crews are spot treating in Calloway, Livingston, and Trigg counties with wet or partially covered pavement on the area's primary roads.
Motorists are asked to allow extra travel time on the morning commute due to the potential for refreezing. Motorists should be especially cautious on bridges, overpasses, and other potential trouble spots.