TxDOT crews treating Austin-area roads

Austin weather: TxDOT treats roads ahead of winter weather
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 […]
TxDOT crews treating Austin-area roads ahead of possible winter precipitation
TxDOT began treating heavily traveled roadways in Austin on Monday, spraying brine on the pavement. Brine is a mix of water and salt that prevents ice and snow from sticking to the highway. TxDOT officials are warning drivers that just because the roads are treated doesn't mean they will be passable.
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