In the grip of a fierce winter storm, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) East Central has issued a plea for residents to stay off the streets. According to a social media post from INDOT East Central, visibility on roads is severely compromised due to snowfall, and travel is strongly discouraged. “Roads are snow covered and visibility is very low,” the agency said, emphasizing the drastic change in conditions over a span of almost 24 hours.
The plea from INDOT comes amidst a battle where the snowplows seem to have to quickly work to keep pace with the relentless snow, but their efforts are described as “fighting a losing battle against Mother Nature.” For those contemplating braving the weather, INDOT suggests a more comfortable alternative: “Please stay home. Watch some football, make a snowman, recreate all the hijinks of Kevin McCallister from Home Alone, do anything but drive if you can avoid it.”
Travelers and locals are advised to keep informed about the rapidly changing conditions by using resources such as the TrafficWise app or visiting 511in.org. With road conditions expected to remain hazardous, the importance of using these tools for real-time updates takes on new urgency…