No bridges presently at risk of being overtopped
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Transportation, in coordination with the National Weather Service and the State Operations Center, is monitoring the impacts of heavy rains in north Texas on the Red River. At this point, the river’s crest is not projected to overtop any of the bridges crossing the river. Frontage roads on I-35 and the turnaround beneath the bridge at the Texas border north of Gainesville are currently closed because of flooding. Bridges crossing the Red River downstream of Lake Texoma are currently open and presently not at risk of being overtopped. The agency will continue to monitor the river’s rise as heavy rains remain in the forecast for north Texas. TxDOT is prepared to respond to emergency situations, including flooding and debris removal, if necessary.
If water is covering a road, don’t try to cross. As little as six inches of water can float some vehicles.
Turn around; don’t drown.
Road conditions and traffic updates are available at DriveTexas.org or on Facebook, and Twitter.
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