New sensors track weather and road conditions in Kent and Ottawa counties

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- More “eyes" are on the road this winter thanks to new pavement sensors installed in Kent and Ottawa counties.

Manufactured by Indiana-based Frost Control Systems, the sensors provide up-to-date winter road and weather conditions at the device location.

The devices – that are about the size of a football - are mounted on roadside posts and the sensors measure air temperature, road temperature, humidity and dew point.