North Alabama road condition updates for Friday; black ice and slick spots widespread
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Posted: Feb 19, 2021 7:59 AM
Updated: Feb 19, 2021 10:25 AM
Posted By: Josh Rayburn
WAAY 31 will update this list Friday as we get more information. We ll also have more details on WAAY 31 News at Midday and 4, 5, 6 and 10 p.m.
If you get out today, please use extreme caution.
ATHENS
Athens Police Chief Floyd Johnson reports some parts of city streets have black ice & slick areas. Please use caution.
COLBERT COUNTY
The Colbert County EMA reports most State highways have been worked by ALDOT and are in good shape for at least 1 lane. There are still some patchy Ice areas. Hwy 247 still has some issues.
Officials in Limestone, Madison Counties urge drivers to stay off the roads due to ice waaytv.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from waaytv.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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Posted: Feb 15, 2021 5:38 AM
Updated: Feb 15, 2021 6:10 AM
Posted By: Josh Rayburn
The Limestone County Emergency Management Agency announced that as of 5:15 a.m. Monday that all roads and bridges in Limestone County have been deemed impassable, until further notice.
Members of the general public are advised that all travel should be suspended or delayed.
Only emergency vehicles may travel on Limestone County roads and bridges, until further notice.
Athens Police Chief Floyd Johnson reported at 6 a.m. that it is too dangerous for motorists to be out the road. He said there is light traffic in Athens, but there are icy conditions especially around bridges and intersections. He said a few vehicles slid into ditches overnight.