North Carolina transportation officials say they are stocked, equipped, and ready for winter weather, with more than 220,000 tons of salt available after back-to-back storms strained supplies last season.
North Carolina Department of Transportation is preparing for what officials expect could be a very cold and wet winter.
NCDOT officials said trucks, pumps and other winter-weather equipment are also ready to be deployed if road conditions deteriorate.
Crews are also increasing their use of Incident Management Assistance Patrol, or IMAP, trucks to clear crashes and help stranded motorists along major highways.
Keeping traffic moving will be a priority during winter storms, but officials say drivers also have an important role to play.
NCDOT is urging drivers to monitor conditions, stay alert and, when dangerous weather is approaching, get off the roads before conditions worsen.
Officials say preparation by both road crews and drivers can help keep traffic moving and reduce crashes and other disruptions when winter weather hits.