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Snow removal priorities
VDOT treats and clears interstate highways and other major roadways first where traffic volume is the highest, then crews plow the lower-volume primary roads and finally the secondary roads and subdivision streets.

Snow removal responsibilities
VDOT is responsible for clearing snow and ice from more than 57,300 miles of roads across the state. This includes interstate highways, most major roads and most county roads, including subdivision streets. Cities and towns are responsible for clearing an additional 10,360 miles of their local urban roads and city streets. Henrico and Arlington counties clear roads within their jurisdictions.


Winter driving tips

Make sure your vehicle is winter ready.

Keep an emergency driving kit in your car and wear your seatbelt.

Keep a safe distance of at least five seconds behind other vehicles.

Do not attempt to pass snowplows and stay at least 100 feet behind them.

Be aware of potentially icy areas such as shady spots and bridges.

When driving on ice, don't slam on your brakes. Travel gently. Turn slowly. Brake slowly. Sudden changes can cause your car to spin out of control.

Don't park along the street. Snow plow drivers can't fully clear a road if cars are in their way.
If possible, avoid unnecessary travel when crews are clearing snow and ice from the roadways.

Snow information
Before heading out, call VDOT's Highway Helpline at 1-800-367-ROAD or visit www.VirginiaDOT.org. for statewide conditions on interstate and primary roads, including Web cams on many of the state's major roadways. Go to www.511Virginia.org for incident and weather information on the I-81 corridor.

Snow budget and resources
VDOT's snow removal budget for this winter season is $85 million. VDOT has approximately 3,500 pieces of snow-removal equipment and 3,900 crewmembers for snow removal operations across the state.

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Page last modified: Jan. 16, 2008