FM-685, TEXAS — Eastbound and westbound lanes of FM-685 are facing severe disruptions and active detours between State Highway 130 and US-79, spanning mile markers 424 through 422. Road conditions have deteriorated significantly due to black ice on the pavement alongside reduced visibility caused by blowing snow.
TxDOT personnel are actively patrolling the corridor and running plows to treat and clear the roadway surface. Official traffic detours have been put in place to divert vehicles around the hazardous corridor.
TxDOT operational estimates indicate extended hazardous conditions and monitoring along this stretch, with the current weather event management window active through July 30, 2027.
Travel through this corridor is strongly discouraged due to extreme black ice hazards. Motorists and commercial drivers in the area must exercise extreme caution, anticipate major delays, and obey all posted detour signage. We will update this report as soon as more information becomes available.
