Arctic air and wintry precipitation is headed to North Texas on Friday, January 23 and lasting through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service of Fort Worth. Here’s the latest information about road safety and conditions, closures and more.
In communication and coordination with TxDOT and our roadway maintenance crews, all DFW managed lanes are closed, beginning at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 23. Variable speed limit signs on I-35W will also be activated during that time.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions as the winter storm moves through North Texas, and implement our winter maintenance operations toward safely re-opening the roadways.
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- TONIGHT 9p-5a🧵 -All lanes of the eastbound SH121/183 TEXpress lanes from the Hurstview Dr. exit to Industrial Blvd. will be closed. *Traffic will be maintained using the general purpose lanes.Jun 03
- TONIGHT 8p-6a🧵 -All lanes of westbound I-820 from Rufe Snow Dr. to I-35W will be closed. *Traffic will be redirected to the TEXpress lanes at no cost only along I-820, not I-35W.Jun 03
- TONIGHT 7:30p-5:30a🧵 -All lanes of eastbound I-820 from the I-35W interchange to Haltom Rd. will be closed. *Traffic will be redirected to the TEXpress lanes at no cost.Jun 03
If your car breaks down or you get a flat tire, the following things can keep you safe until help arrives:
- 24/7 TEXpress Lanes assistance: Dial #789
- Blanket
- Warm clothing
- Food and water
- Flashlight
- Cell phone charger
- First aid kit
- Traction aids (like sand, salt, non-clumping cat litter or traction mats)
- Stay in your vehicle!
If the roads are icy or wet, remember the following when you’re driving – and only drive if you have to!
- Make sure tires are properly inflated and have plenty of tread before leaving.
- Keep at least half a tank of fuel in your vehicle at all times.
- Don’t warm up your vehicle in an enclosed space, like a garage.
- Do not use cruise control when driving on any slippery surface, like ice or snow.
- Drive slowly and accelerate and decelerate slowly.
- Don’t power up hills or stop going up a hill.