DFW Winter Weather Prep: North Texas Road Crews Ready for Ice

Winter Weather Preparedness in North Texas

• 🛣️ TexDOT has begun applying brine, a saltwater solution, to approximately 6,000 miles of pavement to prevent ice from sticking.
• ⏰ Crews are working 12-hour shifts to stay ahead of anticipated winter weather conditions.

North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) Operations

• 🚨 The NTTA has implemented an all hands-on deck approach, with dispatchers monitoring over 2,000 cameras in real-time.
• 🌡️ Sensors embedded in pavement and bridge decks are crucial for measuring road temperatures, moisture levels, and the effectiveness of de-icing chemicals.
• ⏱️ NTTA officials emphasize that response time is critical when winter weather strikes, as stalled vehicles or crashes on icy roads can quickly become hazardous.
• 🛠️ The safety operations center is staffed around the clock, and snow and ice trucks are prepared for deployment.

Public Safety Advisory

• 🏠 Transportation officials urge the public to stay home if they do not need to be on the roadways once a weather advisory is in effect.
• 🚗 If travel is necessary, drivers are advised to give crews extra room to work safely while they maintain the roads.