Winter Weather Operations — District-Wide
February 14, 2025
WACO – TxDOT Waco District crews will proactively mobilize this weekend to start early brine application on State roads in the eight counties the Waco District serves. Crews will be on roadways Sunday and Monday applying brine. Based on the current forecast, crews will apply brine to major State roadway travel lanes, including I-35 and I-14. Brine is a salt and water mixture that can help slow initial icing on pavements.
Tuesday, February 18, TxDOT’s Waco District will start 24-hour winter weather operations as personnel monitor the weather and adjust operations as conditions warrant.
If travel is necessary during wintry weather, drivers should:
• Follow local forecasts; be prepared to delay or cancel travel plans during icy weather conditions.
• Buckle up
• Decrease speeds and drive to conditions
• Increase your following distance between vehicles
• Anticipate slick and hazardous driving conditions; be extra cautious on bridges, overpasses, ramps, turns, and shaded areas
• Do not use cruise control or lane assist
• Give TxDOT vehicles at least 200 feet of space during operations.
Contact Jake Smith, TxDOT Waco District Public Information Officer at Jacob.Smith@TxDOT.gov or 254- 366-7673.
The Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining 80,000 miles of road and for supporting aviation, maritime, rail and public transportation across the state.
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