AUSTIN (KXAN) — Officers and emergency staff across Central Texas said they’ve been responding to dozens of crashes since early Tuesday morning. As snow and ice accumulated on roads, ice thickened and created slick and dangerous conditions.

"It's a saltwater solution, and it helps prevent ice from bonding to roadways," Jeff Barker, a spokesperson for TxDOT, said of brine.

The Texas Department of Transportation is working with the Texas Department of Public Safety to address winter weather conditions. Troopers are accompanying brining convoys and advising drivers

TxDOT is raising awareness about human trafficking and encouraging employees and travelers across the state to watch out for the signs to help stop the crime.

What started off as a perfect Saturday in Austin quickly changed in the afternoon, reminding Central Texas winter is not over. From city crews, to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), to electric companies everyone is getting ready for what might happen in the next few days.

Texas is getting another round of winter weather, and low temperatures risk icy conditions. Check live road closures and tips for driving safely.

TxDOT is treating roads as the Arctic blast of cold weather hits Central Texas. Jeff Barker with the Texas Department of Transportation has more on the work being done and what you should do if you plan on being out on the roads.

Ahead of the winter storm, crews have been working round the clock to treat roads with a brine solution to help prevent them from icing over. We've seen the white streaks left behind by brine on streets and highways from Westheimer in the Galleria area south to the Galveston Causeway.

City officials gave a presentation on the state of the city of Dripping Springs during a Chamber of Commerce meeting Jan. 22.

Tuesday's winter storm shut down many aspects of city operations. For some Austin departments, like the Texas Department of Transportation, it was all hands-on

Opened in late 2012, the southern section of SH 130 has reported a 72% increase in overall traffic since 2019.

Icy conditions blanket Austin-area roads, with few crashes reported. Officials advise avoiding travel if possible.