Roads remain slick in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Road crews working to remove snow off the roads in Lexington are facing two challenges.  On one hand, the snow is falling so quickly, they’re having a tough time keeping up.  On the other, a one degree below zero wind chill means the stuff won’t melt away, and means it’s too cold for salt to be of any use.

Lexington’s Division of Streets and Roads says snow has been falling at half an inch to one inch per hour.  Police say since midnight there have been four injury wrecks, 15 non-injury wrecks, and 96 motorist assists.  There are extra police monitoring interstates and other major roads to help those who get stranded.

Streets and Roads says they have a certain pattern of doing things, called a snow plan, that prioritizes roads.  They say getting to neighborhood streets is a lower priority than clearing main roads, and because they keep going over larger traffic arteries, areas close to home could be unsafe.  Road crews are working in 12 hour shifts, and say they will get to neighborhood streets as quickly as they can.

In the meantime, Streets and Roads are advising anyone to avoid driving if at all possible.  City workers also recommend  checking on elderly people living nearby.