SCDOT Crews Prepping For Weekend Winter Weather

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-  The South Carolina Department of Transportation is gearing up for the winter weather that is predicted move through the state this weekend

SCDOT crews have prepped snow and ice removal equipment.

Officials say SCDOT facilities are stocked with salt, sand, brine and other de-icing materials.

Crews in the Upstate have pre-treated some routes located in higher elevation areas on Friday with a salt brine mixture.

SCDOT Maintenance units are on standby, with skeleton crews scheduled to begin working late Saturday or early Sunday as conditions warrant.

Secretary of Transportation Christy A. Hall urges motorists to use caution when approaching SCDOT crews and equipment in pre-treating and plowing operations. Crews are working to keep the roads open and safe.

SCDOT further reminds drivers to use extreme caution on bridges which freeze over much faster than roadways.​