SUBJECT: Roadway conditions continue to deteriorate due to extreme cold
DATE: January 16th, 2023
GENERAL NARRATIVE
Given the freezing temperatures area roadways are beginning to ice over. Emergency Service response may be delayed due to high call volume. Currently, the 1700 block of Rock Springs Rd. is closed due to a power line down. The area of Cox Hollow Rd. is frozen over resulting in vehicles sliding off the roadway. Interstate 26 traffic has been diverted at the Rock Springs Rd. exit due to hazardous conditions. Motorists are encouraged to avoid these areas. The Kingsport Police Department highly recommends that area residents stay home and not travel in these freezing conditions at all unless absolutely necessary. If travel is necessary, proceed slowly and very carefully. Be sure you have a full tank of gas. Pack emergency items in your vehicle such as blankets, flashlights, food and water in the event you become stuck for an extended time.
RELEASING OFFICER
Lieutenant Justin McConnell
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit
Office (423) 229-9499, Fax (423) 343-9749
JustinMcConnell@KingsportTN.gov
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