Drivers Prepare for Black Ice as Temps Drop
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CHARLOTTE, NC — Snow was clear from the roadways Thursday evening, but crews were left battling the threat of black ice.
“I got into a really bad car wreck, so black ice is no joke,” said Maris Valentin.
Overnight and into Thursday morning, police worked nearly 80 crashes in Mecklenburg county.
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That’s exactly what the Department of Transportation is working to prevent with 18 salt trucks coating interstates and county roads into Friday morning.
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To salt one lane for one mile, NCDOT says it costs the state $14.
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By Tuesday, the state spent more than half of its $40 million snow removal budget, but the state has no plan to scale back efforts to keep roads safe.
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“Just got to be cautious,” said Chad Brown. “You can’t drive as fast. Always pay attention when you’re driving, and look out for yourself and others.”
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While Charlotte DOT has done what it can to fend off the ice, it says black ice will be inevitable through Friday morning.
