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TYLER \u00e2\u20ac\u201c According to our news partner KETK TxDOT started winterizing East Texas highways on Friday. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Most traveled roads, and so I20 is one of those, so we hit that in Gregg County, Smith County, Van Zandt County,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Jeff Williford, TxDOT Tyler District Public Information officer. TxDOT officials also assisted with Toll 49, despite it not being their roadway. Officials were treating streets with a saltwater solution.<\/p>\n
Their number one advice is to slow down. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Roads can still get slick when it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s on there, it does help slow the process down of freezing when that precipitation hits,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Williford. Officials also suggest checking car battery life and tires.<\/p>\n
AAA advises people To avoid travel if there is wintery precipitation. But if you have to drive, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Make sure before you leave that your vehicle is, of course, clear of any debris especially on your windshield and windows so that you have good visibility,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Daniel Armbruster, AAA Spokesperson.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Be sure the air pressure is set at the correct level and also that you have good tread,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Armbruster.<\/p>\n
Having at least a half tank of gas helps to make sure that a car\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s gas line does not freeze.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Once you get out on the roadway turning your headlights on is important, reducing your speed and leaving plenty of room,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Armbruster.<\/p>\n
TxDOT is working to treat roads through East Texas for a safer drive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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