What is TxDOT doing?
To compensate and maximize limited resources, TxDOT has developed various strategies, including: • Maintaining on-hand materials (salt, sand, de-icer) at 4 day storm event levels • Shifting available personnel, equipment and materials to affected areas • Focusing efforts on keeping at least one lane (right lane) open on primary highways and roads 265 drivers, mechanics and support personnel have been hard-at-it installing, servicing and calibrating vehicles and heavy equipment in preparation for emergent winter storms. Priority routes have been determined and crews are on standby ready to work 12-hour shifts to keep as many roadways open as possible. What can the public do? North Texas drivers can help the cause if they: • Delay trips that are not absolutely necessary • Allow more time if you must travel • Remove snow and ice from vehiclesmake sure headlights and taillights are visible • Drive with caution; slower speed, slower acceleration, slower steering and slower braking―its not w
