INDOT scheduling snowplows as another winter storm approaches

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Snowplows work on Central Avenue in Columbus Monday morning as more snow is predicted to move into the Columbus area this afternoon. Photo by Mike Wolanin | The Republic

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Indiana Department of Transportation Southeast District has issued a full call-out of plow trucks ahead of accumulating snow and wintry mix expected tonight through Thursday.

The National Weather Service is predicting 1-to-2 inches in most locations, with 3 inches possible in some areas. A Winter Weather Advisory will go into effect tonight and end Friday morning for the far-southern part of the district (Washington, Scott, Jefferson, Harrison, Floyd and Clark counties). Cold temperatures will be a concern and slick conditions may develop overnight.

Plow drivers will begin reporting between 9 and 10 p.m. Wednesday evening to start monitoring and treating state roads. At this time, crews are expected to stay active through at least Thursday afternoon.

  • Bloomington Sub District: 28 trucks (full call-out)
  • Columbus Sub District: 29 trucks (full call-out)
  • Madison Sub District: 28 trucks (full call-out)
  • Aurora Sub District: 28 trucks (full call-out)
  • Falls City Sub District: 24 trucks (full call-out)

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