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ARDOT prepares roads ahead of winter weather in Arkansas
As Arkansas prepares for potential winter weather this week, the Arkansas Department of Transportation is also preparing roads for travelers.
Crews prepare roads for winter storm in Arkansas
Road crews all around the state are gearing up for snow that could cause some slick spots on the road. In Benton County, the road department started pretreating roads Wednesday afternoon, with 1,400 miles of road to tend to.
ARDOT crews prepare for statewide winter storm
Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) crews are preparing for what has the potential to be a significant, statewide weather event Thursday, January 9, into Friday, January 10.
ArDOT preparing for winter weather conditions
With potential winter weather in the forecast soon, the Arkansas Department of Transportation is working to keep the roads safe.
Central Arkansas roadways being prepared ahead of winter storm
As a winter storm is making its way to Arkansas, road crews are sharing what they're doing to make sure everyone stays safe.
ARDOT Winter Weather Preps
Parker says ARDOT has utilized a "super brine" mixture of salt brine and beet juice to lower the freezing temperature on our highways and interstates. Although the roads have been treated, Parker still encourages drivers to keep their guard up if they're hitting the roads.
Many Arkansas schools closing for winter weather
As the risk of winter weather draws near, several schools have announced closures for Thursday and Friday. This list, compiled based on school districts' press releases and social media posts and in alphabetical order by the districts' names,
Jefferson County officials prepare for winter weather in Arkansas
Officials in Jefferson County are doing their last round of checks to make sure everyone is safe once the winter weather arrives here in Arkansas.
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