El Paso, Texas – The City of El Paso Department of Transportation (EPDoT) workers continue to work around the clock to keep main roadways open.
The operations are part of the De-Icing Plan for El Paso, which is carried out in coordination with emergency officials and the local office of the Texas Department of Transportation.
Sand and salt spreaders were deployed Tuesday night. EPDoT crews worked overnight, treating roadways in an effort to eliminate icy conditions caused by the winter storm. They concentrated on treating main roadways, bridges and overpasses. Priority was given to routes to hospitals, fire houses and police stations, as well, as assisting state transportation officials with clearing the highway system.
Scenic Drive was closed on Tuesday night as a precaution. It will remain closed until further notice.
EPDoT is continuing to treat roadways, monitor weather reports and coordinate its response to the winter storm with other agencies.
Motorists are urged to stay off the roadways, if at all possible. Reduced traffic will allow emergency vehicles to move freely during the storm and help to ensure that roads are treated appropriately.
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