Wireless emergency alert lists highway closures, urges San Antonio residents to stay home

SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News)-  The City of San Antonio and Bexar County issued an emergency alert around 3 pm Sunday urging area residents to stay off the roads. Freezing rain and drizzle has prompted road closures and highway closures in San Antonio and areas north of us. Conditions are expected to worsen overnight through Monday. 

As a result of the dangerous, icy conditions, many City streets, Bexar County roads and TxDOT highways are being closed.
For more information on street closures, visit:https://www.sanantonio.gov/PublicWorks/News-and-Media/Street-Closures

• All major highways to include:
  • North and south bound lanes of 281 from loop 410 to 1604
  • East and West bound lanes of IH 10 from Loop 410 to 1604
  • East and West bound lanes of Loop 1604 from 281 to IH 10
  • Hwy 151 between Loop 410 to 1604
  • 1604 East and West from IH10 to 281
  • US 281 North and South between Basse Rd to IH35 
  • US 281 at IH 35
  • Wurzbach Parkway (NW Military to IH 35)
  • Loop 1604 between 281 and I-35 
• • Set thermostats between 68 – 70 degrees
  • Keep doors and windows closed to prevent heat loss
  • Wear warm, comfortable clothing.
• • Severe winter weather expected to worsen overnight; City and County urge residents not to travel and conserve energy