Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) crews are preparing for what has the potential to be a significant, statewide weather event Thursday, January 9, into Friday, January 10.
Earlier this week, Arkansas saw its first bout of light winter weather for the year in the northwest and north-central parts of the state. A second, more significant winter weather event – in which the entire state could see anywhere from two to eight inches of snow – is expected to arrive Thursday.
ARDOT starts each year with a stockpile of 85,000 cubic yards of salt. This salt is distributed between 116 salt houses across the state. ARDOT has 31 tanker trailers used to pre-treat roads, and a fleet of more than 600 snowplows to clear roads.
ARDOT’s Strike Team is activated during winter weather events. They assist the District crews in facilitating the pre-treatment and clearing of our State’s Highways and Interstates in the event of snow and ice. The Strike Team is made up of employees from ARDOT’s statewide striping, sign, and milling crews.
ARDOT recommends the public stay home during inclement weather if possible. If travel is necessary, check IDriveArkansas.com for the latest road conditions
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