Officers and emergency staff across Central Texas said they’ve been responding to dozens of crashes since early Tuesday morning. As snow and ice accumulated on roads, ice thickened and created slick and dangerous conditions.
Crews are working to keep roads as safe as possible. A Texas Department of Transportation spokesperson joined KVUE Midday to provide an update on road conditions.
"It's a saltwater solution, and it helps prevent ice from bonding to roadways," Jeff Barker, a spokesperson for TxDOT, said of brine.
City and state agencies are preparing for the upcoming cold snap in Austin, with Austin Energy fully staffed and ready to respond to power outages, TxDOT laying brine on roads to prevent ice
Icy conditions blanket Austin-area roads, with few crashes reported. Officials advise avoiding travel if possible.
Texas is getting another round of winter weather, and low temperatures risk icy conditions. Check live road closures and tips for driving safely.
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 9 am for Alleghany, Ashe, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yadkin counties. Commuters need to be vigilant watching for slick spots on roads this morning. It’s going to be a cold, windy morning with temperatures in the mid-to upper-20s and […]
Ahead of the winter storm, crews have been working round the clock to treat roads with a brine solution to help prevent them from icing over. We've seen the white streaks left behind by brine on streets and highways from Westheimer in the Galleria area south to the Galveston Causeway.
A grant awarded to Austin Energy will place hundreds of new electric vehicle charging stations around the community through the 2020s, local and federal leaders announced in Janua
Ahead of forecast calling for a possible light wintry mix in Central Texas next week, several organizations are taking steps to prepare roads and facilities. Texas Department of Transportation crews have started pretreating major corridors.
TxDOT is raising awareness about human trafficking and encouraging employees and travelers across the state to watch out for the signs to help stop the crime.
The city announced the completion of road improvements along San Jacinto Boulevard and Trinity Street earlier this month, a project aimed at enhancing transportation options and improving safety.