SEASONAL INFO
Did you know:
Why don’t we use more salt? Learn how temperatures determine when salt is used ad when it can be effective:
When green is flashing…
Did you know the green cone in the human eye is the most sensitive, and has the longest wavelength? Green lights appear brighter and can be seen from farther away than other color lights, making them perfect for enhanced visibility in inclement weather conditions. That’s why the Iron County Road Commission has green lights on winter maintenance vehicles!
Green lights can make winter driving safer for motorists. Watch out for green lights on maintenance vehicles this winter.
MDOT Winter Level of Service Definitions:
Priority #1- Orange Route
Provide maintenance service as appropriate under prevailing weather conditions, with a goal of providing a pavement surface over its entire width *generally bare of ice and snow.* This work may be accomplished using overtime as necessary.
Clearing the pavement bare of ice and snow over its entire width will be a continuous process during and after the snow event using overtime as necessary.
Priority #2- Blue Route
Provide maintenance service as appropriate under prevailing weather conditions, with a goal of providing a pavement surface *generally bare of ice and snow* wide enough for one-wheel track in each direction. This work may be accomplished using overtime as necessary during a winter storm event.
Clearing the pavement bare of ice and snow over its entire width will be accomplished as soon as reasonably possible after the winter storm vent, without working overtime.
A *generally bare of ice and snow* pavement is defined as a travel lane surface that is free from drifts, snow ridges, and as much ice and snow pack as practical.
Click the MDOT MiDrive Map for trunkline road conditions and closures and more.
Winter Saftety 101:
Always scrape off your wimdshield before heading out!
Have you checked your tires lately? Give ’em a look before the snow falls-bald tires can be dangerous on the roads.
Snow’s coming-are you ready? Prep your car with an emergency preparedness kit!
The Iron County Road Commission announces:
- EFFECTIVE 9:00 a.m., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2024, Divison Street from M73 to 900 feet Easterly is closed for the season.
- EFFECTIVE 7:00 a.m., MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2024, county- wide Spring Road Restrictions will be LIFTED.
The spring road restriction period usually lasts around 63 days. The road restriction period has started as early as January 31 and has ended as late as June 1.