IDOT: Take It Slow; Snow Hits Area Hard Monday, Schools Close, Some Businesses Close Early

COLLINSVILLE - Illinois Department of Transportation District 8 released the following statement about road conditions Monday afternoon.

“Area highways are becoming snow-covered as the storm intensifies,” IDOT said. “We expect to see the majority of IDOT District 8 have moderate to heavy snowfall for the next six to eight hours.”

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IDOT also said for motorists traveling during rush hour or any time today to use extra caution should they be traveling.

“And, please don’t crowd the plow,” IDOT said.

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