Morning Commuters Face Icy Conditions
MoDOT advises drivers to expect longer commute times and to watch for slower traveling snow-removal crews.
With snow expected through the St. Louis area overnight, the Missouri Department of Transportation is working to keep motorists safe. “Thursday morning might be very slick and messy,” MoDOT spokesperson Kara Price said. MoDOT advises motorists to plan for icy conditions and make alternate travel plans such as going into work later in the day or telecommuting. Snow is forecasted to fall after midnight Wednesday and continue through Thursday’s rush hour commute. The National Weather Service forecasted the heaviest snow fall, 6 to 7 inches, along the Interstate 70 corridor from Columbia to St. Louis. “We know it’s not possible for everyone to alter their commute,” said Jack Wang, another MoDOT spokesperson. “If you have to make the commute…
