Southeast Texas braces for an Arctic blast as TxDOT pre-treats roads and churches weigh safety over services, urging residents to prioritize caution this weekend.

TxDOT crews says they will be working around the clock, pre-treating roads, bridges and overpasses ahead of possible freezing rain to prevent ice and keep drivers safe

This is the 75th time this bridge has been hit since the start of 2025, and the second time so far in 2026, according to TxDOT.

TxDOT encourages motorists to be courteous to other drivers so everyone can safely reach their destination.

TxDOT told KSAT that maintenance crews will begin pretreating roadways Thursday morning, focusing first on the Hill Country — including Kerrville and Boerne — and on northern parts of San Antonio.

The Texas Department of Transportation will host a public meeting Thursday to present plans for replacing the FM 835 bridge over the North Double Mountain Fork Brazos River in Lubbock County.

With the chance for us to see the first real dose of winter in 2026, preparations are already underway to keep area roadways safe. The Texas Department of Transportation Abilene Region will begin pretreating what it calls Tier 1 and Tier 2 roadways.

Starting Thursday, Tulsa County Highway District crews will prepare for the potential winter weather this weekend by installing plows and sanders on trucks and pre-treating bridges and known trouble spots.