NCDOT crews on standby as winter storm approaches

CAPE FEAR, NC (WWAY) — With the first winter storm in years taking aim at our state, the DOT has been busy brining roads and keeping their crews on standby. 

In the last couple of days, workers with the DOT have already treated highways and major roadways with a brine solution comprised of water and salt. 

In our area, Bladen and Columbus counties are expected to see the most precipitation. 

DOT workers have distributed more than 41,000 gallons of brine onto roads in those two counties alone. 

Andrew Barksdale with the NCDOT said crews will be working around the clock Friday night into the Saturday morning, ready to respond wherever road conditions are the most severe. 

“As soon as we start getting reports of wintry precipitation, and maybe it’s just northern Bladen County, we’re going to put all of our resources up there and we will respond,” Barksdale said. 

Barksdale added to stay up-to-date on the latest travel conditions across the state, you can visit drivenc.gov.