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 westbound SH 121/183 TEXpress lanes from Main St. to Texas Blvd. 26 will be closed. *Traffic will be maintained using the general purpose lanes.Aug 24
- TONIGHT 8p-6a🧵 -The exit ramp from the westbound I-820 general purpose lanes to Holiday Ln. will be closed. *Traffic will be redirected to the next exit ramp.Aug 24
- TONIGHT 8p-5:30a -Various lanes of northbound Forest Ridge Dr. at SH 121/183 will be closed at alternating times. -Various lanes of southbound Forest Ridge Dr. at SH 121/183 will be closed at alternating times.Aug 24
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.