What are the road conditions in Indianapolis? View live traffic maps

An arctic cold front moving into the Midwest could bring heavy snow, slick roads and whiteout conditions for drivers during rush hour in central Indiana on Wednesday.

“We are concerned about the possibility of flash freezes,” said meteorologist Matthew Eckhoff of the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, who said road visibility could quickly deteriorate with wind gusts of 40 mph mixed with snow.

Before you scrape the ice off your windshield and get into your vehicle, you should check that the road conditions are safe. Here’s how to do it in central Indiana.

How to check road conditions in Indianapolis with INDOT

Motorists in central Indiana can check how safe the roads are online using INDOT’s CARS program. The program includes a map showing current road conditions and closures in Indy. The website provides a color-coded map of Indiana’s major roads, highlighting dangerous or difficult road conditions in purple, fair conditions in blue, and good conditions in gray.

Live weather radar for central Indiana

Live traffic map of Indianapolis, via Waze

Drivers can also keep an eye on road conditions via a live traffic map from Waze. According to Waze, the free, community-based navigation app not only provides directions, but also traffic and road condition information.

How to check road conditions on Indiana highways

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is keeping an eye on road conditions thanks to its online travel advisory map for every county in the state. If your county is shaded green, it is assumed that regular travel is operating normally. Orange means local travel conditions are being monitored, meaning road conditions pose a threat to public safety and travel should be restricted. A county shaded red means travel may be restricted overall.

Has my street been plowed? How to watch snow removal in Indianapolis live

Wondering which roads around Indianapolis have been plowed? Residents can follow the Indy Department of Public Works social media on X for updates on snow removal. The department also maintains an online Indy Snow Force map that shows which streets in the city have already been plowed.

“We are deploying over 80 crew members for the upcoming snow battle,” a spokesperson for Indy’s DPW said on social media Wednesday. “Our snow plows prepare the roads before snowfall is expected during rush hour. DPW crews will work 12-hour shifts.”

The Indy Snow Force road map can be found online at maps.indy.gov/IndySnowForceViewer. You can also follow them on X, @IndySnowForce.

How can you reduce the risk of driving in the snow?

Don’t be an idiot (No, really). According to Car And Driver Magazine, the key to safe driving when there is ice on the road is to operate the steering wheel, accelerator and brakes as gently as possible. Jerky movements – suddenly turning the steering wheel or stepping on the brake or accelerator pedal – can cause your vehicle to skid.

When driving through snowy, icy weather, pay particular attention to the following:

👀 Stay alert
⚠️Reduce your speed
🚨Watch out for brake lights from other vehicles in front of you
↔️ Leave more space between cars

What to do if your vehicle starts to skid?

If your vehicle starts to skid on an icy road, do the following:

Take your foot off the accelerator and not hit the brakes.
Pay attention to the direction you want to go, not where your car is going.
For one Front wheel slipwrites Car and Driver Magazine, point your vehicle where you want to go. Gently turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid. If you are in one Rear wheel slip – if the rear tires lose traction and you feel yourself spinning – turn the steering wheel in the same direction that the rear wheel is slipping. For example, if your rear wheels slide to the left, turn the wheel to the left.
If necessary, lightly apply the brakes to free yourself from the skid.

How to prepare for winter driving

Staying safe on Indiana roads during a winter storm depends largely on how prepared you are. The Indiana Department of Transportation offers the following tips:

To know: Before you leave home, check the driving conditions. Safe drivers know the weather and their limits. If the weather is bad, remember: “Ice and snow, take it slow,” or just don’t go.
Clear: Remove all snow from your vehicle’s windows, lights, brake lights and signals. Make sure you can see and be seen.
Check: Check your vehicle’s tires, wiper blades, fluids, lights, belts and hoses. A breakdown is bad on a good day and dangerous on a bad weather day.
Time: Plan enough time to reach your destination safely. It’s not worth putting yourself and others in a dangerous situation just to be on time.
Kit: Keep basic winter survival gear in your vehicle, including a flashlight, batteries, blanket, snacks, water, gloves, boots and a first aid kit. Load your car with winter travel gear, including tire chains, ice scrapers/whisks, jumper cables, and road flares.

Weather information you need

🚨 Weather warnings for Indiana: Alerts, watches and advisories.

⚡ Indiana power outage map: How to check your status.

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