The arctic blast and the possibility of snow set to come to Central Texas has cold weather preparation underway for residents, school districts, and city officials.

NTTA and TxDOT have begun putting down a saltwater mix called "brine" on streets and major highways to help prevent ice from sticking on the roads. TxDOT treated elevated surfaces, which are known to freeze first -- especially the big interchanges in North Texas.

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - TxDOT announced that their crews in the Waco District will be preparing roadways on Sunday, January 19. TxDOT says this step is “to begin early brine application on State roads in the eight counties the Waco District serves.”

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