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Snow Emergency Plan in effect in Garrett County

January 6th, 2018 by WCBC Radio

The Maryland State Police in Garrett County report that due to current weather and road conditions, the Snow Emergency Plan for Garrett County will be implemented at      2100 hours  (AM / PM) onFriday.

The following highways have been designated as snow emergency routes in Garrett County:

 

Interstate 68                                                              Maryland Route 38       Maryland Route 495  

U.S. Route 40                                 Maryland Route 39 Maryland Route 546

U.S. Route 50                                 Maryland Route 42 Maryland Route 560

U.S. Route 219                                Maryland Route 135      Maryland Route 669

 

Once the Snow Emergency Plan has been placed in effect, Maryland Law requires motorists to operate vehicles that are equipped with snow tires as designated by the manufacturer or equipped with chains.  Studded tires are allowed from November 1 through March 31.

 

During the declaration of a snow emergency, a person may not park a vehicle on any highway designated as a snow emergency route.

 

Your office will be contacted once the weather and road conditions improve to allow the lifting of the Snow Emergency Plan. 

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