In cold, wet weather, roads on bridges and overpasses:
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May be less slippery than roads on flat surfaces.
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Tend to freeze before the rest of the road does.
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Tend to freeze before the end of the road does.
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Do not freeze because they are made of concrete.
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Explanation
Always exercise caution and adjust your driving behavior when approaching bridges and overpasses in cold, wet weather. Bridges and overpasses freeze before other roadways because they are surrounded by cold air on both the top and bottom surfaces. This makes them more susceptible to icing, even when other pavement is not icy.
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