TxDOT Update: North Texas Road Conditions After Snow and Ice Storm

Current Road Conditions in North Texas

• ⚠️ Conditions are challenging across North Texas due to overnight snow and ice accumulation.
• 🛣️ Crews are working diligently to clear roadways, but the process is expected to take time.

TxDOT's Clearing Process

• 🛠️ TxDOT crews are implementing a multi-step process to address the hazardous conditions.
• ❄️ This involves applying brine, followed by salt, to help break up and scrape off the snow and ice.
• ⏳ The clearing efforts are being conducted lane by lane to ensure safety and accessibility.

Crew Efforts and Safety Recommendations

• ⏰ Crews have been working 12-hour shifts for approximately five consecutive days, treating and clearing highways.
• 🚗 TxDOT strongly encourages motorists to stay home if possible to allow crews the necessary space to work effectively.
• 🗺️ The department is responsible for clearing several thousand lane miles of highways across the region.
• 🧊 This winter storm is described as one of the more challenging ones experienced in North Texas historically.