HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — As winter weather grips the region, experts urge residents to take precautions to stay safe both at home and on the road.
On the Roads
Experts advise to not drive, but if travel is necessary during icy or snowy conditions, drivers should reduce speed and increase following distance to allow for longer stopping times. Icy patches can be unpredictable, so staying alert and driving cautiously is critical.
“The safest place you can be is indoors,” said Brittany McBride Nichols, district communications manager for VDOT’s Hampton Roads District. “Not only does it keep you safer, but it also allows our crews to work more effectively.”
VDOT crews have already started pretreating roadways, focusing primarily on interstates. However, Nichols warned that even after the snow stops, freezing temperatures combined with wet pavement can lead to dangerous conditions, especially on bridges and overpasses. Drivers should check 511 Virginia for the latest road conditions before heading out…