Wayne County Issues Level I Travel Warning Extended

February 3rd, 2009 at 2:23 pm by Hyacinth Williams under Breaking News

A LEVEL I TRAVEL WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR WAYNE COUNTY ROADWAYS AND THE CITY OF RICHMOND STREETS AND THE TOWN OF CENTERVILLE ROADS DUE TO HEAVY SNOW ACCUMULATIONS AND BLOWING AND DRIFTING OF SNOW ON ROADWAYS.

This WARNING has been issued to warn those who must travel on Wayne County roadways and City Streets to use extreme caution due to heavy snow accumulations and possible blowing and drifting snow. Roadways are becoming slick and hazardous. All county roads and Richmond and Centerville streets are snow covered and hazardous. If you do not have to travel, please stay where you are during this warning.

If you must travel, use main roads whenever possible and travel at reduced speed. Expect to encounter slick and hazardous roadways and heavy snow accumulations on roadways.

This WARNING takes effect immediately at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 and will expire on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 12 Noon. This Warning applies to all roads maintained by Wayne County Highway Department and the City of Richmond Street Department and the Town of Centerville Street Department.

Motorists are urged to use extreme caution when driving while this WARNING is in effect. Motorists should travel at a reduced speed and remain alert for roadway obstructions and changing roads conditions.

A LEVEL I TRAVEL WARNING DOES NOT IMPOSE ANY RESTRICTIONS ON TRAVEL ON COUNTY ROADWAYS. MOTORISTS MAY TRAVEL AT THEIR OWN RISK.

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