AUSTIN, Texas — TxDOT crews have been preparing for the winter weather that could bring snow and sleet to Central Texas on Monday and Tuesday.
With temperatures dipping below freezing, TxDOT trucks have been all over Central Texas treating the roads, covering 11 counties, including Travis and Williamson counties. TxDOT has been using brine to pretreat the roads.
“It’s a saltwater solution and it helps prevent ice from bonding to roadways,” said Jeff Barker, spokesperson for TxDOT.
But TxDOT can’t treat every road, so Barker said if you don’t have to be on the roads don’t. Tuesday morning in particular could be dangerous with ice forming.
Marci Mathews isn’t taking any chances on Tuesday and will be staying off the roads.
“I am stating at home, working from home, so that’s nice. I am stocked up on water, the faucets are dripping, the cabinets are open, we got food,” said Mathews.
Barker said TxDOT crews are ready to work around the clock.
“Crews will remain on standby 24/7, working 12-hour shifts to maintain the roadways and making them as passable as possible,” he said.