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District Begins Treating Roads Ahead of Freezing Weather

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LUFKIN – Crews are scheduled to begin Monday, Feb. 17, to pre-treat major roadways through the Lufkin District, with maintenance crews beginning shift work to monitor the roadways through Tuesday night.

A brine treatment discourages precipitation from freezing and sticking to pavement, and will be applied to US 59 and other major roadways, major structures, bridges, and overpasses.

“The district is preparing for freezing winter weather following predicted rainfall next week, and crews are prepared to work to keep the roadways clear if the weather materializes,” said Rhonda Oaks, public information officer. “Crews will be in shift work throughout the night Tuesday into Wednesday monitoring the roads and will retreat with brine, if necessary.

Motorists are advised to reduce speed as they approach TxDOT crews placing brine on the roadways, as they work to prepare for the winter weather event.

For more information, contact Rhonda.Oaks@txdot.gov or (936) 633-4395.

Rhonda Oaks
Rhonda Oaks is the Public Information Officer for the nine-county Lufkin District of the Texas Department of Transportation. A Lufkin native, she is a graduate of Hudson High School and Angelina College. She has a background in print journalism and worked for many years as a newspaper reporter and a freelance writer. She has received eight Associated Press awards. Her articles have been published in many publications over the past 25 years.

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