"Severe Icy Conditions Cause Dozens of Crashes and Road Closures in St. Louis Area"

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) vehicles were involved in over 35 crashes during an ice storm, highlighting the difficulty of treating icy roads. The storm affected the entire state, causing equipment to slide off roads despite efforts to use chains and brine mix. MoDOT Director Patrick McKenna emphasized the unpredictability of ice and the challenges of managing a statewide ice event with limited resources. The department is short roughly 700 workers and faced difficulties with crew members unable to leave their homes. Despite the challenges, MoDOT is warning drivers of possible black ice during the morning commute.