NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Tennessee Department of Transportation is getting ready as an Arctic front moves closer to the Volunteer State.
Monday night, a rain/snow mix is expected to move into Middle Tennessee. By Tuesday morning, snow totals could be in the one to three-inch range south of Nashville.
A few counties along the state line are under a Winter Storm Warning.
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TDOT crews began by loading up trucks and equipment in Nashville. TDOT spokesperson Kathryn Schulte said they’ll be putting brine down first in hopes that some of it doesn't get washed away by the rain.
“Our biggest concern is rush hour on Tuesday morning, so during regular hours we’re going out and brining multiple lanes on major interstates to get a jump on that process,” Schulte said.
TDOT crews will come in around 10 p.m. Monday to prepare for overnight work. Once rain slows down and temperatures drop, salt trucks will head out on state routes and interstates. Once the snow stops, crews will work on clearing the roads for drivers.
Metro Public Works trucks are also loaded with salt, and crews are on standby, ready to drive routes and assess road conditions once the weather starts.
TDOT officials said there is plenty of salt and brine in supply. They advise drivers to check the conditions before heading out Tuesday morning.
"At this point, we don’t know what we’re getting," said Schulte. "So, on TDOT’s end, we are preparing for the worst."
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