Bad Idea: Lawn Sprinklers, Freezing Temps & a Road
Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 | Updated 2:28 PM CST
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Sand trucks and North Richland Hills police were called out to Davis Blvd. at Precinct Line Rd. to deal with the traffic tie-ups caused by ice on the road.
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Sprinklers that triggered overnight when the temperatures dipped below freezing caused trouble for North Texas drivers Thursday morning.
Four major trouble spots were reported during morning rush hour.
- Davis Blvd. at Precint Line Rd. in North Richland Hills
- Westmoreland Rd. and Commerce St. in Downtown Dallas
- Preston Rd. at Westgrove Dr. in Dallas
- Eldorado Pkwy. along the 75 Central service road in McKinney
Temperatures could dip below freezing again next week causing the same issues on Tuesday morning.
Posted Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 - 2:28 PM CST
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