Black ice reported throughout tri-county area; motorists use caution

Crews throughout District 11 – in Jackson, Clay, Leslie, Whitley, Knox, Laurel, Bell and Harlan Counties – are out spot treating state routes this morning.

Motorists are urged use caution, as black ice has been reported throughout the eight counties. Previously cleared routes have re-frozen in spots overnight.

Crews will work to clear state routes so long as the threat remains for hazardous driving conditions. They will follow a course of action dictated by the KYTC’s predetermined priority maps, which are available at http://transportation.ky.gov/Maintenance/snow_ice.htm.