For the Wausau Times
MARATHON COUNTY – The Wisconsin Department of
Transportation (WisDOT) has partnered with the Marathon County
Highway Department and Granite Peak Ski Hill to give motorists a heads up when
snow making operations at Granite Peak in the Wausau area may impact
area roads, including creating the potential for icy conditions.
When unfavorable weather conditions exist during snow
making, WisDOT will activate a message stating “SNOW MAKING
OPERATIONS ONGOING / ICY CONDITIONS POSSIBLE X MILES AHEAD” on four Dynamic
Message Signs (DMS) located at: WIS 29 eastbound, US 51 southbound, WIS
29 westbound, and I-39/US 51 northbound.
“We are delighted with this new partnership to utilize
the resources available at WisDOT to help inform motorists of what to expect on
the road ahead,” said Ken Wickham, WisDOT Division of Transportation System
Development North Central Region director.
“The coordination with WisDOT has been fluid
and simple. Working with the team to alert the local and thru traffic in
the region of Granite Peak’s snow making program via the electronic message
boards is a practice I hope will continue for years to come,” stated Granite
Peak General Manager and Marketing Director Greg Fisher.
“As a reminder, it is illegal to follow a
snowplow closer than 200 feet upon any highway having the posted speed
limit of more than 35 mph if the snowplow is engaged in snow and ice removal,”
a joint release added.
For information on winter road conditions and incidents that
may affect highway travel, motorists can access the state’s 511 travel
information system by visiting 511wi.gov.
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