(January 25, 2015) – Weather forecasters are predicting snow to come to Maryland’s western and central regions beginning tonight and lasting through to Tuesday. The State Highway Administration (SHA) is preparing by pre-treating roads where snow is expected and loading trucks with salt and sand. The Monday morning commute could be hazardous therefore SHA is strongly urging motorists to delay travel if at all possible. With fewer vehicles on the road, maintenance crews have the space to  get their routes cleared for your safe travel.

 

“Making travel safe on the roads is a two way partnership between motorists and road crews,” said SHA Administrator Melinda B. Peters. “SHA crews can plow and clear more effectively if they have the time and room to get it done. The most important thing that motorists can do is to  adjust driving schedules.”

 

Truck drivers can find refuge to wait out the storm at selected park and ride facilities across Maryland if snowfall totals approach the six inch mark. Click here for a list of selected park and rides that are available. SHA will also station heavy duty tow trucks at strategic locations where trucks often become disabled during winter weather.

 

SHA’s emergency operations will be activated at the 24-hour Statewide Operations Center which serves as the storm command post.

 

Travelers may obtain the latest free traffic and weather information by calling 5-1-1 from a landline or a hands-free mobile device or logging onto www.MD511.org.  Maryland’s 511 service now offers free text and email alerts for most frequented routes through 511Direct – simply register and set your routes and preferences on-line.

 

Customers may also follow SHA on Twitter @MDSHA and “like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MarylandStateHighwayAdministration.

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