The Brief
- Road conditions continue to be an issue in some parts of North Texas.
- The worst spots are in driveways, residential streets, and overpasses that still have patches of black ice.
- If you have to leave home, it’s better to wait until the sun comes up and temperatures start to warm up.
DALLAS – There are still some trouble spots on the roadways this morning because of the lingering ice.
According to FOX 4 traffic reporter Chip Waggoner, the iciest conditions are in driveways, residential roads, and overpasses that still have some patches of ice on them.
“The overpasses will have some black ice on them, and it’s easy to lose control on those roads. We’ve had numerous incidents called out all across the DFW area,” he said. “When you get on the highways, there are things that can pop up still regarding ice.”
Live Traffic Map
DFW Road Conditions – Thursday, Jan. 29
9:30 a.m.: Express lanes
Express lanes on toll roads in the metroplex remain closed. However, crews will begin working today to clear those lanes and hopefully reopen them at some point later in the day.
9 a.m.: I-635 at Hwy. 80 in Mesquite
8 a.m.: Current conditions
One lane is now getting through at the I-35E and I-35W merge. Hwy. 114 in Roanoke continues to be an issue.
7:35 a.m.: Denton County
7 a.m.: Hwy. 114 in Roanoke
One spot that continues to be a problem is Highway 114 in Roanoke near the Texas Motor Speedway. …