TxDOT crews continue to treat and clear roadways

TYLER — TxDOT crews worked around the clock Monday night to ensure roads were passable and open to the traveling public. The department said that with possible freezing temperatures and icy conditions expected they continued to prepare roads. Crews treated elevated areas, bridges, overpasses, and problem areas on roadways throughout the day and then monitored and addressed issues as they came up.

The department is reminding motorists to drive alert for safe travels during winter conditions.

TxDOT offers these helpful driving tips:
Buckle Up! Always wear a seatbelt: Every passenger on every ride.
Allow extra time to reach your destination accounting for possible travel delays.
Be patient. Your trip time could increase when adverse weather conditions exist.
Be extra cautious on bridges, overpasses, ramps, turns and shaded areas that usually freeze first.
Reduce speed and allow extra time to reach destinations.
Increase the following distance between you and other vehicles.
Do not use cruise control or lane assist (a safety feature found on newer model vehicles).
If you start to slide, ease off the gas pedal or brakes and steer into the direction of skid.
Stay back at least 200 feet from vehicles treating roadways.
Slow down and move over for emergency vehicles.
Remain in your vehicle. If stranded, please call 911 to alert emergency services.
Avoid unnecessary travel if conditions warrant.