NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — With an arctic blast expected over the next few days , cities in Middle Tennessee are preparing for the potential for ice and snow on the roadways.
The incoming winter weather event has the potential to impact Nashville and Davidson County, prompting officials with the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) to prepare for the possibility of freezing rain and light ice accumulation.
To prepare for the anticipated winter weather, NDOT will be treating bridges and overpasses on all 31 primary routes with brine solution. Additionally, NDOT crews will be on standby throughout the weekend to respond immediately to any worsening weather conditions, should they occur.
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“We have 40 snowplow trucks ready with crews to ensure that first responders can get to people and public transit can run safely on any detours,” said NDOT Director Diana Alarcon. “All of our brine storage tanks and salt bins are filled to capacity and we are dedicated to making sure the city can function amidst any conditions that come our way.”