Slippery road conditions lead to busy collision reporting centres in Edmonton – Edmonton | 24CA News
This previous week in Edmonton has been extraordinarily chilly and it’s result in extraordinarily icy roads.
The metropolis mentioned when it’s under -30 C, sand doesn’t stick properly to the snow, and it creates unhealthy traction. Crews have been attempting to handle this through the use of a gravel chip combine and snow plows are utilizing ice blades. There have nonetheless been tons of of collisions due to slippery situations.
Lee Harris, regional supervisor of the collision reporting centres, mentioned there has virtually been double the quantity.
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“It almost seemed like the perfect storm of snow then cold,” he mentioned.
“We have seen close to 150, 160 (collisions) per site per day and for some reason they don’t all seem to space out. We adapted as best we can, and added 22 staff,” Harris mentioned.
Harris has observed a development: virtually all of the collisions are rear enders, and most of the autos concerned have all season tires.
“A vast majority of them are rear-enders, so somebody stops and you can’t stop behind them… I believe last week we had seven cars involved in one rear ender.”
AMA is experiencing wait occasions so long as 69 hours for tow truck drivers. As individuals journey this weekend, they’re asking motorists to remain vigilant.
“Be prepared before you head out,” AMA driver schooling supervisor Ryan Lemont mentioned.
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“Pack an emergency kit. That can be filled with things like blankets, booster cables. Maybe even bring some food along.”
Lemont mentioned to additionally be sure that gasoline is topped up and to not let it get under half a tank, and verify the tires earlier than hitting the highway.
“Going into this weekend, there’s going to be reduced service hours on everything, so planning ahead and being prepared for the long hall this weekend.
“And if it doesn’t seem feasible to get out on the highway, turn back stay home where’s safe and nice and warm.”
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