Monday, crews were out making sure roads were as clear as possible for drivers.
"Realize that roads aren't going to be perfect no matter how many vehicles or trucks we have out there," PennDot Press Officer, Sean Brown said.
In anticipation of a freezing Monday night, roads in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas received extra attention from crews.
By clearing the roads before temperatures plummet, Brown said crews can help stop a dangerous layer of ice from forming on the roadways.
When temperatures hit single digits, Brown also said salt is no longer effective as a de-icer. Therefore, an 'anti skid' material is used to help drivers navigate those more treacherous conditions.
"Anti-skid is sort of gravel, pebble, sand concoction that helps with traction," Brown said.
Brown also cautions that back roads will likely receive less attention than main roads, warning drivers to use special caution when navigating those areas.
"You might have to watch out for that," Brown said. "Anywhere where water is pooling."
And even when conditions potentially begin to clear in the days ahead, it is still important to keep your wits about you when behind the wheel.
"We could have a situation where roads clear nice and dry, and then heavy winds blow onto the road," Brown said. "Then you create a wet spot or a snowy spot; drivers aren't expecting that."
For that reason PennDot warns salt and anti skid are sometimes not be enough to stop weather related accidents from happening, especially when you're dealing with ice.
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