GLEN BURNIE, Md. – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is prepared for a winter storm that is forecasted to affect much of the state beginning Sunday evening. Crews have pretreated state-maintained roads and storm managers are closely monitoring the timing of the storm.
State Highway Administration is encouraging drivers to limit unnecessary travel during the storm to allow crews the space to effectively and efficiently treat the roads. State Highway Administration emergency patrols will also be deployed to assist disabled motorists, help with any crash cleanup and remove debris from travel portions of state roads.
Highway users are encouraged to get the latest information before setting out. The Statewide Transportation Operations Resource Map (STORM) identifies where State Highway Administration and contractual equipment are and where they have been, as well as real-time weather information.
For motorists that must travel this weekend, the State Highway Administration also offers the following advice for winter driving:
Slow down. Posted speed limits are for ideal (dry) weather conditions.
Use extra caution on elevated surfaces, such as bridges, overpasses, and ramps as they are the first to freeze.
Don’t crowd the plow. Stay behind and leave plenty of space between your vehicle and State Highway Administration equipment. Crews are literally clearing a path for highway users.
Before driving, clear all snow from the vehicle as remaining snow on hoods and roofs can become ice and dislodge during highway travel which pose hazards to other motorists.
Move over or slow down when approaching emergency equipment – It’s the law!
not a complaint but a respectful request. When the plows are done, could you leave room, please, for pedestrians on the road? We do have bus service in this area + a pedestrian may be going to or coming from a bus. Thank you;. I know, its hard enough to plow the road for the car.