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Conditions In making winter road conditions safer, the application of anti-icing and de-icing materials can create some road conditions that require particular attention on the part of motorists. Because liquid road treatments lower the freezing point of moisture on the road, travelers should be prepared for wet conditions. CDOT recommends that motorists carry plenty of windshield wiper fluid in order to clear away any backsplash from the roadway, and are prepared to use their automobile's defrost system in the event that rising moisture may fog windows. Additionally, CDOT reminds all drivers to obey posted speed limits with extra care on wet roads and to observe speed advisory plaques posted on curve warning signs. In fact, even the posted speed limit usually is too fast during adverse weather conditions. When liquid anti-icers and de-icers are applied, the road will be wet. Remember that when a highway is wet for any reason, traction is reduced and the chance of hydroplaning increases. For information on state highway conditions, you can visit CDOT's Web site for driving conditions at www.cotrip.org. This includes weather-related information, current travel alerts (like chain laws in effect and passes closed), and current traffic conditions. You can also call CDOT's hotline at (303) 639-1111 in the Denver area or (877) 315-7623 toll-free statewide. CDOT's website for
driving conditions at www.cotrip.org also has statewide reports for
travel information. The hotline number also covers all of Colorado and
can be accessed by calling (303) 639-1111 in the Denver area or (877)
315-7623 toll-free statewide.
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