ITD reminds drivers to share the roadway with snowplows

History corner: Stop complaining about snow on the road!

In the photograph pictured, which was taken in the early 1900s, members of the historical McQueary family maneuver a horse-drawn wagon over the last snow drift on old Fall River Road near Grand Lake. Richard McQueary tells of the seven years it took to build this important road. In 1913, the family and road building crew members began cutting logs by hand to corduroy the wet road to keep wagons rolling. Old Fall River Road was the first road bui…

I'm a snow driving expert - my five tips will help keep you safe at the wheel

A SNOW driving expert have issued five tips to help keep you safe at the wheel as temperatures plunge. Motorists are being told how to take extra care as winter weather brings dangers – including advice about putting on “socks”. GettyMotorists struggling with winter conditions have been given five key tips[/caption] The recommendations come after freezing weather prompted the Met Office to put out safety warnings. And Cumbria cops declared a “ma…

Share the roadway this winter - watch for snowplows

Adobe stock photo The following is a news release from the Idaho Transportation Department. RIGBY — With winter storms forecasted throughout the weekend, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) wants to remind drivers to share the road with snowplows. Snowplows push snow off the road and deploy a variety of salt products to keep roadways bare and wet most of the time during storms. Drivers also need to do their part to keep everyone safe on …

Stay safe while driving, shoveling snow this winter

The lake-effect snowstorm that struck Northeast Ohio on Nov 28 served as a good reminder about the importance of winter safety. Two wintertime activities during which people need to use caution include driving a car on snow and ice, and shoveling snow. If you really weren’t prepared for either of these activities when you woke up on Nov. 28 and saw the ground blanketed with snow, don’t despair. We have some tips on how you can feel confident abo…

There is chaos on the Funen motorway on Saturday morning.

Up Front: The hidden benefits of snowy roads

The Idaho Transportation Department reported that last winter 17 people crashed into snow plows trying to get around them.