Media Release Timothy.Monzingo@txdot.gov | 936-208-5651TxDOT to pre-treat roads ahead of winter weather download here 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