Louisiana State Police are warning drivers about the changing weather conditions that will affect the roads
Trooper Hardy said if you don’t need to be driving when those icy conditions take hold, don’t. Author: Mike McDaniel / Eyewitness News (WWL) Published: 10:34 PM CST February 12, 2021 Updated: 10:34 PM CST February 12, 2021
NEW ORLEANS In Southeast Louisiana, icy roads aren’t something we’re used to dealing with. That’s why driving on them creates both a challenge and a safety concern.
“Any time that conditions deteriorate to this point where ice develops on the roadway, that is a major problem for our motorists,” said Louisiana State Trooper Brent Hardy.
By Carolyn Roy and Juanice Gray
Snow in Louisiana has everyone in a flurry (pun intended). Families were building snowmen, making snow ice cream and taking in the beauty of the rare blanket of white. On the other hand, road crews, wrecker services, utility companies and DOTD were bracing for impact and faced with the responsibility of keeping the public safe.
Brian Swords with Tony’s Body Shop said they had responded to calls nonstop from 8 p.m. Sunday night until Monday evening. “It was all hands on deck,” he said. The calls ranged from rescuing motorists attempting to go around downed trees and becoming stuck to those who lost control in the snow, slush and ice. “Some simply slid into the ditch trying to navigate the slush‚” he said. Drivers are not used to navigating in these conditions.
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