The Texas Department of Transportation’s Atlanta District will begin brine operations Wednesday in preparation for potential winter weather conditions.
Brine operations involve pre-treating roadways with a salt-water solution before freezing precipitation arrives. The preventative measure helps prevent ice from bonding to road surfaces, making it easier to clear roads and maintain safer driving conditions.
The announcement comes as the region monitors weather forecasts for possible winter precipitation in the coming days.
Motorists are encouraged to check road conditions before traveling and to drive cautiously if winter weather develops. Real-time road condition information is available through the TxDOT website and DriveTexas.org.
The TxDOT Atlanta District serves multiple counties in Northeast Texas, including portions of the Texarkana area.