Buckle up because ODOT officials are anticipating a worse winter for drivers than we’ve seen in recent years.

“This year, with costs increasing, and fuels tax revenues trending down, we are forced to scale back maintenance and services around the state,” officials said in a statement. “We won’t be able to clear roads during winter storms as quickly as in the past. There may be more snow and ice buildup, more chain requirements and longer delays and more frequent road closures.”