Conditions expected to
improve dramatically once temperatures rise above freezing
GREENVILLE— N.C. Department of
Transportation crews have made significant progress clearing four-lane primary
roads in Division 2 which includes Jones, Lenoir, Greene, Pitt, Beaufort,
Pamlico, Craven and Carteret counties.
The clearing efforts have been hampered by icy conditions and
bitterly cold temperatures as well; however, salt and sunshine combined with
assistance from across the state has expedited the recovery.
As of late Sunday afternoon, road conditions in Division 2 are as
follows: Four-lane Primaries are clear with icy spots; two-lane primary routes
in Greene, Jones, Pamlico, Carteret and Craven counties are clear with icy
spots. Most of the two-lane primary roads in Beaufort, Pitt, and Lenoir
counties are clear with icy spots, but some remain partially clear.
Crews in Greene, Jones, Pamlico, Carteret and Craven have now
shifted their focus to secondary roads. Most portions of these roads are not in
direct sunlight, which makes the salt more effective in these low temperatures,
and are mostly covered with ice. Driving on these less-traveled secondary roads
will be hazardous, especially on shaded streets where ice continues to cover the
road.
Residents are urged to stay home if possible, and to use extreme
caution if they must travel. Anyone who must travel should use extra caution and
allow plenty of distance between them and other vehicles, especially road
clearing crews.
Motorists can check www.DriveNC.gov to
get travel updates, which are also available on the NCDOT twitter
accounts.