TEXAS, USA — As winter weather hits the Permian Basin it will become significantly unsafe to drive. Even if roads are not closed, if you don't have to drive don't get out there.
If TxDOT or other authorities issue closures for roads in the Permian Basin, they will be listed here.
TxDOT is also strongly discouraging travel.
Crews have been out all night treating areas in the 12 county Odessa District.
Many sections have plowed overpasses and a few have plowed roads. All roads are open at this time but I-20 at the Caprock between Monahans and Penwell has very limited mobility due to the incline and trucks not being able to climb it.
Crews are trying to plow it. We have seen no major crashes but many minor ones.
A reminder that TxDOT does not actively try to count crashes in an incident like this. And TxDOT will report on crashes; that is law enforcement.
All roads are in bad condition. Please drive slow and be cautious if you go out.
You can also find road conditions for Texas by calling 800-452-9292.
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This is a developing story that will be updated as closures are announced.