TxDOT to pre-treat roads ahead of winter weather

Media Release
Timothy.Monzingo@txdot.gov | 936-208-5651

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Jan. 20, 2026
LUFKIN, Texas – The Lufkin District of the Texas Department of Transportation will  begin pre-treating roadway surfaces and bridges ahead of anticipated winter weather that could impact travel conditions. 

Due to forecasted rain, maintenance crews will begin applying a brine solution to prevent the build-up of ice on state-operated roads as weather permits Wednesday morning, and will step up operations throughout Wednesday night and the rest of the week. 

Road treatments will continue while below-freezing temperatures and inclement weather present dangerous road conditions.

Current forecasts call for possible wintry precipitation from Thursday night into Monday  morning across the state. 

Motor graders and brine-filled tanker trucks are staged throughout the district's nine counties, and additional equipment is available to be deployed if necessary. 

Motorists are encouraged not to drive if hazardous conditions exist. More information on the status of roads can be found at DriveTexas.org.