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FDOT monitoring Northwest Florida roadways for ‘icy conditions’

The Florida Department of Transportation is monitoring winter weather conditions Tuesday in Okaloosa, Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Walton counties in preparation for forecast freezing temperatures in the Florida Panhandle region. FDOT says motorists may notice more FDOT vehicles on state routes as agency staff monitor and respond to winter weather. If crews detect icy conditions, […]

Jared Williams

The Florida Department of Transportation is monitoring winter weather conditions Tuesday in Okaloosa, Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Walton counties in preparation for forecast freezing temperatures in the Florida Panhandle region.

FDOT’s winter weather plan readies the department to keep the state’s highways safe and open amid all weather conditions, according to the agency.

FDOT says motorists may notice more FDOT vehicles on state routes as agency staff monitor and respond to winter weather. If crews detect icy conditions, they will deploy tankers, bridge deck sprayers and other equipment to apply ice-melting products on bridge overpasses.

FDOT will work with state and local law enforcement to evaluate closing roads if icy conditions make maintaining drivability difficult.

Officials encourage motorists to follow law enforcement closure announcements and avoid venturing out until the weather improves.

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