Prescribed burn may cause low visibility on Arnold highways; drivers asked to be cautious

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  • By Janae' Daniels
  • AEDC/PA
Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. --  There will be a prescribed burn Friday that will produce smoke in the vicinity of Wattendorf Highway and UTSI Road.

The burn is scheduled from approximately 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Reduced visibility below 1/10th mile is possible. Residual smoke and light smoke may stay around through the rest of the day and into the night.

Traffic may be re-routed around the burn area if visibility is poor and unsafe for driving. If these highways are open to traffic, drivers are asked to slow down to a slower speed and turn on head lights while traveling through any smoke. Arnold Police will help direct traffic to help drivers take alternate routes to avoid potential delays.

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