TEXAS — Dangerous winter weather conditions have brought travel across parts of North Texas to a near standstill, as Dallas and Denton report roads completely iced over, prompting urgent warnings from the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for drivers to stay off highways. Live traffic camera footage from IH-635 near Abrams Road in Dallas shows empty, ice-coated lanes during the early morning hours, underscoring the severity of the situation.
Officials say the widespread icing has made roadways unsafe for travel, with conditions deteriorating rapidly as freezing rain continues to coat pavement.
Highways Appear Abandoned as Ice Takes Over
The scene along IH-635 is striking. Normally busy lanes appear nearly deserted, with visible ice covering large sections of roadway. TXDOT reports that most motorists are heeding warnings to remain off the roads, contributing to what observers describe as “ghost town” conditions across major corridors.
This level of icing dramatically reduces traction, even for vehicles equipped with four-wheel drive, and significantly increases the risk of crashes and multi-vehicle pileups.
TXDOT Issues Strong Travel Warnings
TXDOT has issued repeated advisories urging residents in Dallas and Denton to avoid highway travel entirely until conditions improve. Freezing rain is especially dangerous because ice bonds directly to the roadway surface, creating slick conditions that cannot be safely treated once accumulation becomes widespread…