As the ABC13 News Desk continues to monitor road conditions on Sunday, county officials across southeast Texas are reporting icy roadways.<\/p>\n
Houston Transtar says all mainlanes of IH-45 Northbound at SH-242 are impacted, as well as some of the interchange ramps. Transtar is also reporting icy road conditions on SH-99\/Grand Pwky. at Riley Fuzzel Rd.<\/p>\n
TxDOT says SH-288 from Belfort to Beltway 8 was closed Saturday in preparation for the weather. The road is expected to remain closed until at least Monday morning or longer if needed.<\/p>\n
Brazos County – No major reports
Chambers County – Everything seems to be good
Fort Bend County – All clear
Galveston County – All clear<\/p>\n
Harris County<\/strong> HCSO Sheriff Ed Gonzalez: We continue to closely monitor severe weather conditions across our region. We’re receiving reports of increasing icy road conditions, but at this time our deputies are not out on any reported crashes. Thankfully, most residents are heeding the call to stay off the roadways, and overall call volume remains low. Thank you, Harris County, for doing your part-please continue to stay home and stay safe.<\/p>\n Walker County<\/strong> Walker County OEM: Stay home if at all possible, but if you have to get out and you see other road issues, please report to us through FB or call 936-435-8035.<\/p>\n Waller County<\/strong> Washington County<\/strong>
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Fire Marshal’s Office and OEM: Waller County Road and Bridge crews have been working around the clock continuously treating roads and bridges. The Sheriff’s Office reported light ice on the roadways beginning at 1:00 a.m. Thanks to those staying off the roadways, we only received two traffic accidents last night, no injuries were reported.<\/p>\n
Washington County OEM: Icy conditions are developing across Washington County as freezing temperatures combine with rain, sleet, and freezing rain. Bridges and overpasses are especially hazardous, and conditions are expected to worsen as traffic increases this morning. Please stay off roadways unless absolutely necessary.
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