KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Road conditions across West Michigan remain dangerous as blowing snow, slick pavement, and rapidly changing temperatures continue to impact travel, prompting road officials to urge drivers to slow down or stay off the roads altogether.
The warnings come just days after a massive, 100-plus vehicle pileup shut down I-196, highlighting how quickly winter driving conditions can turn deadly.
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According to the Kalamazoo County Road Commission, crews are prioritizing major routes, but say not all roads will be treated during severe storms.
“Because of the intensity of the storm, the primary roads, the roads that are the busiest, we have focused most of our attention on,” said Mark Worden, public relations director for the Kalamazoo County Road Commission. “The fastest, the higher volume roads, that’s where we’ve been and we’re going to continue to focus on until we get those to an acceptable state.”…