Richmond, VA – According to the statement, pre-treatment is used as an attempt to prevent a bond from forming between the pavement and the snow and ice after a storm starts.
State officials also said that VDOT crews will be monitoring roadways and treating conditions as they develop.
If 2 inches or more of snow accumulates on the pavement, plows will begin snow removal operations.
VDOT is responsible for snow removal on all state-maintained roads, while all cities and some towns maintain their roads.
VDOT may support cities and towns, if requested.
Snow removal priorities are as follows:
- The Interstate Highway System and limited-access roadways are VDOT’s first priority.
- Primary roads (routes numbered 1 to 599) and major secondary roads (routes numbered 600 and up) with vital emergency and public facilities, or those with high-traffic volumes, will be cleared along with interstate and limited-access roadways as resources allow.
- Low-volume secondary roads and subdivision streets will be treated after higher-priority routes are completed and additional resources are available.
