THP, TDOT warns of possibility of treacherous conditions after winter storm hits East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - After a winter storm moved through and dumped several inches of snow across East Tennessee, state agencies are now warning about the possibility of roadways becoming dangerous. Mark Nagi with the Tennessee Department of Transportation said crews will add to the mixture used on roads to help lower the freezing point.
TDOT official gives latest update on road conditions in East Tennessee
Tennessee Department of Transportation Region One spokesperson Mark Nagi joined 6 News at 11 to discuss the status of state roadways and what drivers should know for the coming days
East Tennessee road crews preparing for first widespread snow of the year
The Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Blount County Highway Department are getting their equipment ready to go out in the elements.
Road conditions across East TN as snow falls
WATE's Bo Williams breaks down road conditions on Friday as snow falls. George W. Bush gave fellow former president Barack Obama a friendly belly tap at the Jan. 9 funeral of Jimmy Carter, and the internet was obsessed with the viral moment.
East Tennessee saw 118 crashes overnight during Friday snow, TDOT says
The East Tennessee region saw 118 crashes Friday and into Saturday morning, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Mark Nagi.
How TDOT is preparing for snow conditions
Mark Nagi with the Tennessee Department of Transportation sits down with WBIR and goes over how crews are preparing for the winter storm on Friday.
TDOT: Snow leads to 118 reported crashes in East Tennessee
Wintry conditions led to 118 reported crashes across East Tennessee, according to a recent release by the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
LIVE UPDATES: It’s happening! Snowfall begins and is already sticking in East Tennessee
Snow began falling in areas around Knoxville after 10 a.m., and was collecting on cars and grass by 11 a.m. Snowfall is expected to begin in early afternoon for those further north, closer to the Virginia state line,
East Tennessee crews preparing ahead of snowy weather, TDOT says
The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Mark Nagi stepped into the WVLT News studio Wednesday to speak on TDOT’s preparations ahead of forecasted snow. Nagi said the department is preparing, but also ready to adjust as needed.
Friday snowfall means slick Saturday for East Tennessee roads
Throughout the day on Friday, there were numerous crashes along I-40 and other main roads as road conditions worsened.
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TDOT preparing roads for snow ahead of winter weather
The preparations to make our roads safe are already underway. TDOT regional communications officer Mark Nagi shares how the ...