Amarillo's prepping for winter by hitting the roads with sand. Crews are focusing on tricky spots like overpasses and busy intersections to prevent icy accidents.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 4 mentions in the last 30 days.
This is a proactive safety measure, so think of it as an investment to avoid costly accident repairs and delays.
Everyone who drives in Amarillo benefits from safer, less slippery roads this winter.
No groups negatively affected
The westbound I-40 exit ramp to Airport Boulevard (Exit 76) will be closed today for mill and fill operations. Traffic will be detoured. The post In Brief: July 22, 2026 appeared first on Amarillo Tribune.
Southbound traffic on South Coulter Street between Arden Road and Pinnacle Drive will be closed starting today and lasting through the week for milling and repaving work. The post In Brief: July 20, 2026 appeared first on Amarillo Tribune.
Georgia Street is now open from SL 335 to Tampa Bay Street, including residential access roads. The Georgia Street Farmers Avenue detour has also been removed. On Wednesday, at 5:28 p.m., the Amarillo Fire Department responded to a two-story apartmen...
The City of Amarillo announced Wednesday that street maintenance work is ongoing throughout the city, with multiple projects currently in progress and additional ones set to begin as part of the 2026 Street Maintenance Program.
Amarillo to remove decorative crosswalks to comply with state standard Amarillo Globe-News
City of Amarillo crews sanding city-maintained overpasses, major intersections KVII
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