City of Columbia Missouri

P.O. BOX 6015
COLUMBIA, MO 65205

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 1, 2014

CONTACT: Columbia Public Works
(573) 874-7250

Road Operations Update - Saturday, February 1, 7:00AM

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

Columbia Public Works crews worked overnight spreading salt to fight the dangerous icy road conditions and keep 1st and 2nd priority routes passable for customers. Road conditions were extrememly dangerous overnight, and shear ice accumulation led to numerous reports of collisions throughout the city. Crews report road conditions have improved with the salt treatment, but roads are still slick. A full crew is working on roadways this morning, continuing to spread salt on 1st and 2nd priority routes to keep them passable, and may switch to a salt and cinder mixture for roadways if conditions are right. 

Forecasts predict the freezing rain will taper off by mid-day today, but roads and sidewalks will still remain very slick. Customers that have to travel should use extreme caution and leave plenty of space between vehicles. 

Monitor our activities and road conditions via our facebook and twitter feeds or on our new website at www.comosnow.com.



City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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