Winter weather causes road closures across North Texas
DALLAS-FORT WORTH – North Texas is experiencing light slow, freezing drizzle and slick road conditions, causing road closures and traffic delays across the Metroplex.
A winter storm advisory is in effect for certain areas until 12 p.m. Friday, affecting counties including Denton, Collin, Dallas and Tarrant.
Highway crews across Dallas-Fort Worth spent the week preparing for the winter weather to ensure driver safety, with road brining completed by Wednesday. Liquid brine acts as an antifreeze to prevent dangerous ice formation, and crews will switch to sand once the weather arrives to improve traction.
From Dallas to Fort Worth, teams have been proactively combating icy conditions on highways and interstates. With crews now working 24-hour shifts, they continue to monitor temperatures across major highways, interstates and bridges in Tarrant County and apply de-icers as needed.
While crews work to improve roadway conditions and minimize risks, they urge drivers to stay home if possible or allow plenty of extra travel time if driving is unavoidable.
Here are the road closures currently impacting drivers:
Farmer's Branch
The driver of an 18-wheeler appears to have lost control on slick conditions on 35E at Valwood, causing the tractor-trailor to tip onto its side and rest against the concrete barrier. The southbound lanes of 35E appear to be closed.
