TxDOT prepares Coastal Bend roads for possible icy conditions, encourages people to stay inside

TxDOT asking drivers to stay home during winter storm

With winter weather expected to affect much of the state, the Texas Department of Transportation is asking drivers to stay home if possible.

TxDOT prepares Coastal Bend roads for possible icy conditions, encourages people to stay inside

TxDOT crews are working around the clock to pre-treat roads across 10 counties as the region braces for possible freezing rain and low temperatures.Neighborhood News Reporter Ana Conejo followed TxDOT crews along I-37 to get a firsthand look at preparation efforts underway. Crews are applying brine to roadways to help prevent ice formation, with special attention on elevated structures such as bridges, overpasses and direct connectors areas that…