The intersection of U.S. 74 and highway 601 in Monroe was shut down early this afternoon after several vehicles skidded off the road due to heavy snowfall.
The area received up to three inches of snow, creating dangerous driving conditions.
Roads in the area are thickly coated with snow, leading to multiple reports of drivers losing control of their vehicles. Road crews are working to treat and clear the surfaces as the wintry weather persists in Union County.
Town officials ensure safety as snow blankets Indian Trail
Residents in Indian Trail visited Chestnut Square Park on Saturday to play in the snow and walk dogs. Town officials pretreated known problem areas and deployed crews to help maintain public safety during the winter weather.
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Crews worked to monitor conditions while visitors scouted the park for sledding locations.
The park also drew interest from residents looking for sledding opportunities. One parent scouted various locations within the park to determine if the terrain had enough potential for her children to sled.
Watch Channel 9’s Gina Esposito’s report in the videos on this webpage.
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