VDOT Urges Residents to Stay Off Roads Tuesday Morning

Credit: Tom Saunders, VDOT

The Virginia Department of Transportation is asking motorists to delay travel in Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Arlington counties this morning so crews can work to clear and treat snow covered roads.

"The majority of major roads across the state are still in moderate condition," a VDOT spokesperson said. "Interstates and major primaries are passable with extreme caution."

Moderate condition indicates that there is snow or ice on major portions of the road.

Although roads were plowed continuously throughout the night, there is still a layer of snow and ice.

VDOT suggests the following:

• HOV restrictions are lifted on I-66, I-395 and the Dulles Toll Road. HOV-3 requirements still apply on the 495 and 95 Express Lanes.
• Eastbound I-66 "X lanes" will be unavailable for the morning rush hour, as crews continue to clear shoulders.
• Crews continue to clear interstates, major roads and neighborhood streets concurrently. Check www.vdotplows.org to see the status of plowing in neighborhoods.
• If you can, park in your driveway or on the odd-numbered side of the street to allow plows room to pass.
• After a plow has passed, roads will be passable, but will not be bare pavement and may remain snow-packed.
• Stay off the roads or delay trips to allow crews time to safely treat the roads.

If travel is necessary, residents can check www.511virginia.org and www.vdotplows.org for road conditions.