North Texas Braces for Winter Storm

Freezing Temperatures and Icy Roads Expected This Friday Night

Preparations Underway

Crews are working tirelessly to ensure road safety as a significant winter storm approaches North Texas. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the North Texas Tollway Authority have begun treating major roads with a special saltwater solution called brine to prevent ice from forming.

Key Efforts

• Brine Treatment: Focus on bridges, overpasses, and other vulnerable areas.
• Extended Cold: Temperatures expected to stay below freezing for 100 hours.
• 24/7 Operations: TxDOT is producing brine at night for daytime application.
• Over 200 Vehicles: Deployed across the region to assist with road treatments.
• Digital Alerts: Warning drivers of hazardous conditions.

Cities on High Alert

Dallas

• Transportation and Public Works Department: Teams ready to inspect bridges, overpasses, and other high-risk areas.
• 50 Vehicles: Prepared to tackle icy roads.

Arlington

• 12-Hour Shifts: Crews prepared for extended operations.
• Four Snow Plows: On standby if needed.

Law Enforcement Readiness

• Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office: Monitoring roads and ready to respond.
• Dallas County Sheriff’s Office: All available deputies and courtesy patrol units will be on the roads to assist drivers.

Public Advisory

Officials urge residents to stay home if possible. If travel is necessary, exercise extreme caution due to dangerous road conditions.