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King County Beefs Up Snow/Ice Road Maintenance As Temps Fall

King County is stepping up its response to ice and snow on roadways as of Thursday afternoon as temperatures continue to drop throughout the county.

King County was beefing up its response to ice and snow on roadways as of Thursday afternoon as temperatures continue to drop throughout the county. While no widespread snow is being reported, isolated snow/hail showers have been occurring in many parts of the county. Heading into the nighttime hours, ice build-up on already damp roadways will become an even greater concern as temperatures continue to fall. 

Given the forecast, King County has put extra crews on the road to combat snow and ice. As many as 12 trucks will be out this evening and will remain on duty throughout the Thursday night. In addition to anti-icing operations, crews will be sanding roads and plowing slush or snow when necessary.

Given the forecast, motorists should use extreme caution while traveling until temperatures warm and conditions improve. Remember, major arterials are a major priority for snow and ice removal. Roads in the higher hilltop areas in addition to bridges, overpasses and less traveled roadways can be particularly slippery when temperatures dip below freezing. 

If you spot a problem on a roadway maintained by the County, report it by calling (206) 296-8100 or 1 -800 KC ROADS. 

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Source: King County

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