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Frozen roads and frigid temperatures greeted the Charlotte area this morning, but road crews are hopeful that sun and salt might soon provide relief on many area roads. Temperatures will creep over the freezing mark today, the National Weather Service said this morning, and the accompanying sunlight might assist crews in melting ice on many of the city’s major and minor thoroughfares, Charlotte Department of Transportation spokesperson Linda Durrett said this morning. For now, however, the weekend storm has left many roads, especially north of the city, treacherous to drive. “It’s really not worth coming out,” said Capt. Mike Campagna of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department this morning. “The main roads have at least one lane that’s clear. The side roads are still pretty bad.” The North Carolina Department of Transportation continues to recommend staying off the roads until Monday, when temperatures are expected to rise into the 40s. Maintenance crews were able to clear some pat
North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue signed an emergency declaration Saturday to help North Carolina recover from the snow and ice storms impacting almost all of the state. The declaration of a State of Emergency is the first step in seeking federal funds to pay for debris clearing, emergency utility restoration and other damages. “Nearly all of North Carolina has received some type of frozen precipitation on the roadways,” Perdue said. “I continue to urge people to stay home, stay warm and stay safe.” Citizens are urged to contact emergency officials only for emergency situations. Please do not call 911 or the State Highway Patrol for road conditions. The lines must remain clear for emergency calls. To check road conditions, please visit the NC Department of Transportation’s Traveler Information Management System at www.ncdot.org or call 511.
