“Slow Down & Pay Attention” Authorities Urge Drivers To Use Caution On Icy Roads

As the freezing rain changes to a wintry mix across Eastern Maine, authorities are urging drivers to be very cautious when traveling the roadways tonight.

Accidents have been reported all over the place, from Bangor to Waterville, Winterport to Blue Hill.

Road crews were out early this morning, and will likely remain working till late this evening, to do their best to keep the roads passable. But they're fighting an uphill battle against changing conditions; chasing freezing rain as it warmed up and melted during the morning hours, and now dealing with all that fell and stuck to the ground as it freezes again, thanks to dropping temperatures.

And that, ladies and gentlemen, has created less than ideal driving conditions. In fact, it's a mess out there!

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The Penobscot County Sheriff's Department just released this message on their Facebook Page:

"The Sheriff’s Office reports very icy road conditions during this weather change over. The road crews are doing a great job but these conditions are hard to maintain.