Dangerous Road Conditions This Week

And the prolonged period of bitter cold temperatures and icy roads are the primary concern for public works crews and emergency management.

“Because of the extended cold temperatures, some roads will be snow- or ice-covered much of the week,” said Vince Jones, Atlantic County’s emergency management director. “Icing conditions, especially on secondary roads, is always a concern, primarily when it’s dark and you can’t see the ice.”

While temperatures are expected to remain below freezing all week, roads will see some gradual melting each day and will refreeze at night.

That creates hazards for drivers and pedestrians.

“Hospitals are preparing for an increase in slip-and-fall cases due to ice and snow as well as frostbite,” Jones said. “A long stretch of extreme cold with snow and ice on the ground always leads to a spike.”
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