April 17, 2024 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN — If it were a country, Texas would be the 8th largest economy in the world, ahead of Australia, Italy, Mexico, Russia and Spain. That sort of success can be attributed to many factors, but perhaps none more vital …
AUSTIN – Have you ever felt the blast of air from traffic on the side of a highway? The ceaseless noise, staggering winds and two-ton vehicles speeding just feet away can be terrifying for highway workers in work zones. With the Texas population continuing …
April 23, 2024 By Staff AUSTIN—To prepare for the future of transportation in Texas, TxDOT is developing a Statewide Multimodal Transit Plan, which will take a comprehensive look at current and emerging forms of public transportation and the intersection …
AUSTIN – Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its meeting on April 25, 2024. Connecting Texas 2050: As Texas’s population continues to grow, so does the need for safe and reliable transportation throughout the state. …
April 10, 2024 By Adam Hammons AUSTIN—Texas felt a moment of awe in the early afternoon hours on April 8 as traffic was free-flowing in metro areas across the state. Between 1:30-2 p.m. a total solar eclipse crossed a large portion of Texas. TxDOT expected …
April 11, 2024 By Heather Deaton ATLANTA—Sometimes, it takes two. Identical twins Michael and Robert Smith in the Atlanta District are best friends, coworkers and even have the same job title: maintenance supervisor. But they took separate paths to get …
April 3, 2024 By Adam Hammons SAN MARCOS—The eyes of Texas are upon the moon in early April, and airports will be a popular destination to see the total solar eclipse. Whether viewers take to the skies or stick to the ground, it might be good to also …
AUSTIN – You know that feeling of being bored behind the wheel? So bored that you just can’t help but check your phone? Yeah, that feeling. Instant gratification is only inches away, right up to the moment your car is airborne at 70 mph. Nearly 400 people …
March 27, 2024 By Laura Butterbrodt AUSTIN—It’s officially wildflower season in Texas. And while the plants and grasses blooming in fields and roadsides are native to the state, they didn’t all just sprout up overnight. The Texas Department of …
March 20, 2024 By Kelly Lindner and Laura Butterbrodt AUSTIN — The moon will throw some serious shade next month, and TxDOT is preparing for a major increase in traffic as Texans and visitors across the state travel to witness this rare total solar eclipse …
AUSTIN – Katie Parker still gets nervous just crossing the street. Eight years ago, a careless driver plowed into her and her dog, Riley, while they were out for a jog. Parker was hit with such force that she was thrown more than 60 feet. Riley, a Great …
March 14, 2024 By Shannon McIntire PARIS—Road crews are upping their game for responding to winter weather events thanks to a little help from some friends. TxDOT crews in the Paris area held a training session for Texas A&M Forest Service personnel to …
March 13, 2024 By Ryan LaFontaine IRVING— If you ask TxDOT employees in Dallas, they’ll say the egg definitely did not come first. In fact, it wasn’t even a chicken. It was a hawk. For the past 10 years, a red-tailed hawk named Rochelle has built a nest …
March 4, 2024 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN—From new construction methods to crash tests and wrong-way driver prevention strategies, TxDOT’s research team has studied all sorts of ways to help make our roads safer and more efficient. At any given time, TxDOT …
March 6, 2024 By Shannon McIntire and Kelly E. Lindner AUSTIN—The two oldest divisions of TxDOT recently turned 100 years old, celebrating a rich history that began with wooden bridges and dirt roads and now includes high-speed highways and autonomous …
GALVESTON, TX – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) proudly unveils its latest maritime marvel, the Galveston to Port Bolivar ferry, in a momentous dedication ceremony honoring the esteemed pioneer of Texas transportation infrastructure, …
March 12, 2024 By Jeff Williford TYLER—From horse smuggling to Texas legends, this historic highway in East Texas guided the beginnings of the Lone Star State with tales of adventure. Trammel’s Trace, running from northeast to deep East Texas, stands as …
Starting Thursday, Sept. 1, project contractor Webber LLC, will begin moving FM 2641 (Regis Street) traffic from its current configuration on the northern half of the road onto the newly constructed pavement on the southern half. The operation will take …
Anderson County Seal coat operations will be taking place at the following locations: US 287 – FM 321 S 9.5 miles to SH 19/US 287 split FM 645 – FM 321 S 5.8 miles to FM 3328 Anderson County construction projects updates: US 79 Super 2 Project Limits: From …
SEMINOLE – US 62 drivers through the city of Seminole can expect traffic changes starting tomorrow (weather permitting) as crews begin the process to move southbound US 62 traffic onto the northbound lanes—reducing traffic to one-lane in each direction …
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