As Texas heads into its third day of inclement weather, the city of Plano has released an update regarding closures, road conditions and accidents.
Closures
- Trash and recycling will not be collected Feb. 1. Depending on road conditions, the goal is to resume collection on Feb. 2.
- Recreation centers are closed.
- All library locations, including book drops, are closed.
- The animal shelter is closed.
- Customer and Utility Services is closed to walk-in and phone customers. Those needing to pay a water bill may visit https://ecop.plano.gov/CUS/.
- The Municipal Court and clerk’s office are closed. Contact the clerk’s office before making an appearance on Feb. 1 for closure updates. All jury trials scheduled for Feb. 1 have been canceled and will be rescheduled. Jurors will be reset, and a summons will be mailed to the address on file.
- The Adrian Magallanes Day Labor Center is closed.
- Teen Court is rescheduled for Feb. 20.
- Texas Pure Products is closed.
Roads
- Per the release, Plano streets are “icy and slick,” and the conditions are worse than Jan. 31. Road surfaces have turned into a solid sheet of ice.
- The city suggests drivers need to remain extra cautious on bridges and overpasses. They are the first to freeze since no ground is underneath to insulate them.
- Plano's public works department has 12 sanding trucks on the roads. The trucks run on a 24-hour basis and focus on bridges and major roads, then critical facilities, such as fire stations and police stations.
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