TDOT crews are sitting on standby overnight, ready to dispatch to any areas of trouble.
While the road crews have eyes on the ground, another group sits at headquarters scanning the entire region. They work from the Transportation Management Center, a hub of cameras and scanners that allows TDOT to watch roads throughout the entire region.
"This is a terrific resource," said TDOT spokesman Mark Nagi. "We're able to monitor cameras we have set up along the interstate all across East Tennessee."
That view allows TDOT to track traffic backups, accidents, and stranded motorists. Then, they can send the help trucks.
"It's really a great way to stay on top of things."
The public can also view the roads, through TDOT Smartway cameras, and the TDOT app.
With the inclement weather coinciding with one of the busiest travel days of the year, Nagi encourages people to be extra careful.
"If you don't have to be on the roadways tonight, or in the morning -- don't. Wait out the storm. There's going to be a lot of people on the roads trying to get to their destination."
He also asks drivers to be careful around TDOT crews, who are working outside in the elements and through the holiday week.
