Icy roads and freezing conditions are still impacting North Texas after the weekend winter storm. Here are how the road conditions are shaping up...
TxDOT LIVE TRAFFIC MAPFOX 4’s Payton May warns the Wednesday morning commute remains treacherous. Reporting from Grand Prairie near Interstate 30, May observed multiple vehicles sliding on icy service roads, unable to gain enough traction to climb hills.
Meteorologists are advising North Texas residents to stay home until at least late Wednesday morning as icy roads continue to impact the commute. While some melting is expected later today, officials warn that bridges and overpasses will remain the most dangerous areas, as these elevated surfaces freeze first and retain ice longer than surface streets.Eastbound State Highway 114 is closed at State Highway 121 after two tractor-trailers crashed on the ice Wednesday morning. Grapevine police said an initial truck lost control and struck a barrier, followed by a second big rig that crashed into the scene while officers were already present.No injuries were reported, but the highway is expected to remain closed for at least two hours as TxDOT crews arrive to treat the road and clear the wreckage. Traffic is currently being diverted from eastbound State Highway 114 to southbound State Highway 121 and State Highway 360.All eastbound lanes of Interstate 30 near Belt Line Road have reopened as of Wednesday morning. While traffic has resumed, officials warn that slick spots remain and drivers should continue to exercise extreme caution.The highway was previously closed for several hours after a refreeze following this week's winter storm created dangerous conditions on an uphill stretch of the road.Despite the reopening of I-30, other major closures remain in effect. In Grapevine, all eastbound lanes of Highway 114 approaching Highway 121 are shut down. While no injuries were reported, police are working to clear an incident involving a jackknifed 18-wheeler. Officers expect the area to remain closed for several hours.Earlier Wednesday, FOX 4 reporter Payton May observed three 18-wheelers become stuck on the I-30 service roads within a matter of minutes. The service roads were reported to be in worse condition than the main lanes due to the steep incline and heavy ice. May also witnessed four vehicles strike barriers after sliding on black ice during her morning commute.The National Weather Service has issued a freezing fog advisory for North and Central Texas through Wednesday morning.Dense fog may reduce visibility to less than a quarter-mile.Light ice may form on surfaces, including roads and bridges, making them "impossible to see," according to the NWS.Temperatures will rise into the low to mid-40s this afternoon with sunshine, which should help melt remaining ice. However, temperatures will drop back into the 20s tonight, bringing the risk of another refreeze.Motorists who ventured out Tuesday and early Wednesday described the roads as deceptive."I was trying to get to work, got on the little bridge, and it slid all the way down," said motorist Jay Taylor, who suffered a damaged tire and wheel bearing.Truck driver Evelyn Montoya told FOX 4 that the mix of melting ice and water is making the commute "messy.""The people think the sun is clearing it off, but it’s really not," Montoya said. "You don’t know what you’re slipping into."If the roads are icy, the best thing you can do is stay home. If you must drive in inclement weather, allow additional time to reach your destination and share your travel plans with a friend or family member, so someone knows the route you’re taking.When driving on icy roads, drive slowly and increase the distance between your vehicle and others when stopping. Do not use cruise control during poor driving conditions and ensure your vehicle has a full tank of gas before you head out.Safety officials tell Texans to be aware and approach bridges and overpasses slowly as ice can accumulate before drivers are able to see it on the roads. Drivers should also watch for downed trees and power lines. If a stoplight is out, treat the intersection as a four-way stop.Safety officials ask Texans to keep a well-stocked emergency kit with warm clothes, food, water, cell phone battery/charger and first aid items.Here are some other tips to help you stay ahead of winter weather: Texas DPS also recommends individuals to check their vehicle's fluid levels and have a well-stocked emergency kit that includes warm clothes, food, water, cell phone battery/charger and first aid items.With severe winter weather on the way this weekend, you should have a way to get important updates if the power goes out.The FOX LOCAL app will allow you to stay up to date with livestreams, the latest forecasts, news stories and weather alerts in real time, all from your mobile phone or tablet.You can also sign up to get alerts sent to your phone from your county’s emergency office.
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