Lexington Crews Working Through Weekend to Clear Roads

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Lexington city crews and contractors will be working throughout the weekend using heavy equipment to break up ice, clear intersections, and improve road conditions after last weekend's ice-packed winter storm. The storm brought freezing rain that hardened everything into solid ice, and the bitterly cold temperatures since then have only made it tougher to clear the roads.

Why it matters

The winter storm has created hazardous driving conditions in Lexington, prompting the city to mobilize crews to work around the clock to clear the roads and make them safe for residents. This is an important public safety issue, as icy roads can lead to accidents and make it difficult for emergency vehicles to respond.

The details

City officials say the storm turned out to be less about snow and more about freezing rain that hardened everything into solid ice. Bitterly cold temperatures since then have only made it tougher, keeping ice in place even after repeated treatments. Lexington's Waste Management crews are expected to return to a normal garbage and recycling pickup schedule as road conditions continue to improve.

• Last weekend's winter storm hit the Lexington area.
• City crews and contractors will be working through the weekend to clear the roads.

What’s next

City leaders are still asking drivers to take it slow, especially overnight and in shaded areas where ice can refreeze quickly.