An incoming winter weather event is anticipated to potentially impact Nashville and Davidson County over the upcoming weekend. Forecasts predict a light wintry mix to begin overnight from Saturday into Sunday morning, with the possibility of freezing rain leading to light ice accumulation.
While weather conditions remain uncertain, the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) is ready to address any disruptions to the local transportation network. To prepare for the potential weather event, NDOT plans to treat bridges and overpasses on its 31 primary routes with a brine solution. NDOT crews will also be on standby throughout the weekend, ready to respond to any worsening conditions.
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Diana Alarcon, Director of NDOT, assured the public that the department is fully equipped to manage any winter weather that may occur in Nashville. “We have 40 snowplow trucks ready with crews to ensure that first responders can reach people and that public transit can operate safely on any necessary detours,” Director Alarcon stated. “Our brine storage tanks and salt bins are filled to capacity, and we are committed to maintaining city functionality regardless of the weather conditions.”
Mayor Freddie O’Connell urged residents to remain informed about the weather forecast over the weekend. “We have more snowplows ready on more routes than ever before,” Mayor O’Connell noted. “I encourage all Nashvillians to stay weather-aware and exercise patience. If a winter storm does occur, we are prepared.”
The NDOT has recently revised its snow removal primary and secondary routes to enhance efficiency and coverage across the county. The department will transition to a post-secondary list rather than responding to call-in requests this winter. Reports can still be submitted to hubNashville and will be used for data collection and evaluation to improve response strategies for future winter weather events.
To report a non-emergency issue affecting a Metro Nashville street, residents can visit hub.nashville.gov.
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