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Brenda Waters (276) 669-9999
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Michelle Earl 276-669-9901
BRIS-4 a.m.

Jan. 29, 2007



VDPT Road Condition Report: Monday, January 29, 2007 (4 a.m.)


VDOT ROAD CONDITION REPORT:
Monday, January 29, 2007 – 4 a.m.

Bristol, VA – The Virginia Department of Transportation reports motorists should be alert to slick spots on area roadways in southwestern Virginia this morning:

• Interstate 81 is clear between Bristol and the Wythe/Pulaski County line.

• I-77 is clear along the entire corridor in Virginia.

• Major four-lane corridors:

• Snow-covered sections of roadway are reported for Route 19 in Tazewell County this morning. Route 19 between Russell County and Abingdon has snow and ice patches.

• Routes 23, 58, Alternate 58 and 460 have scattered snow and ice patches this morning.

County conditions:
• The majority of primary roadways throughout southwestern Virginia have scattered snow and ice patches. Secondary routes in the region are snow-covered, slick and hazardous.

• Bland County: the majority of primary and secondary routes are snow-covered, slick and hazardous.

For travel conditions in Virginia, dial 5-1-1 from your landline or cellular telephone, or log onto VirginiaDOT.org
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