City of Manhattan crews ended their holiday early yesterday. A crew was called in around 10 p.m. to staff nine trucks as road temperatures fell below freezing, causing some slick spots, especially on the west side of the city. They treated all slippery spots and primary routes to prevent refreezing as temperatures continued dropping overnight.
Another crew is currently out checking all routes, and spot treating as necessary. The city’s main concern for this evening is the refreezing of wet and slushy areas, especially on bridges and elevated surfaces. Rotating shifts will continue to monitor and treat or plow as needed throughout the evening and overnight hours.
Street, Fleet, and Stormwater Supervisor Dan Tyson reminds drivers, the plow truck staff has a lot to pay attention to from the cab. Please help them out by giving them space, and by being attentive and careful while you’re driving. The plow truck drivers take a lot of pride in their work, and want everyone to arrive at their destinations safely.
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory, which is expected to expire at 6 p.m. Snow showers will continue with additional accumulations of one to two inches. Isolated higher amounts could occur as bursts of snow are expected. Snow bursts could abruptly reduce visibility and create quick accumulations of snow on roadways.
