How to Check Road Conditions in Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois
I'm not usually one to jump on the weather alarmist bandwagon, but with so many news outlets and social media accounts constantly “reporting” the weather, it’s hard to know who to trust. Personally, I wait until the National Weather Service says, “Batten down the hatches – this is going to get crazy,” before I start worrying. And right now, pretty much everyone, including the National Weather Service, is saying... the crazy is here.
We're currently under a winter storm/ice storm warning, so it's time to pay attention.
Most counties in the area have crews who plow and salt the roads, which helps a lot, but there are still miles and miles of roads in the Tri-State, and things can get pretty treacherous quickly. The recommendation right now is to avoid traveling if you can. But if you absolutely have to, here’s what you should do: First, make sure someone knows where you're headed and that your cell phone is fully charged. And a pro tip – the Transportation Departments of Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois all offer real-time maps online, so you can check road conditions before you even pull out of your driveway or parking spot. Stay safe out there!
How to Get Real-Time Road Updates in KY, IN, and IL
Check it out for yourself by clicking your state name from the list below.
You can also make a call to check on road conditions in Kentucky, by calling 866-737-3767. In Indiana, call 1-800-261-7623 or you can also check here http://pws.trafficwise.org/pws/.
What Do the Colors Mean?
Yellow: Routine Travel - Use caution, some road conditions may be hazardous.
Orange: Essential Travel ONLY - To work and emergency situations only. Threatening conditions exist. Use extreme caution.
Red: NO travel permitted. - Roads are impassible. Travel restricted to emergency personnel only.
Tri-State Closings
When inclement weather hits the area, we keep all closing and cancellations in one place to access. If you must head out be sure to make an emergency car kit with essentials like water, snacks, a flashlight, and a blanket, for example.07
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