With some winter precipitation predicted in the coming days, the Guthrie County Secondary Roads Department reminds residents to be patient on the roads and not “crowd the plow.”

County Engineer Josh Sebern says his crews typically work 5 a.m.-5 p.m. during a winter event, with 12 plow trucks and 10 graders treating the roads. Sebern shares what the mindset is for snow events that affect the County on weekends, “We do what’s necessary to get the roads cleared, that’s first priority. The priority is the safety of the public so that’s where we devote the time and the energy. We try not to waste any time and try to get off of the roads as quick as we can, but we have to make sure the roads are clear and safe before we can get off them.”

Sebern says the department clears paved county routes before heading to gravel ones, and they have a stockpile of sand and salt ready for the next winter event. Sebern urges motorists to use caution and drive to the conditions of the road this season, and to give road maintenance crews space to do their job, so everyone can arrive home safe.