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Texas Department of Transportation Press Releases

826 Press Releases
  • Published on June 23, 2022 - 18:05 GMT

    Weekend Closure of I-69 Southwest Freeway at I-610 West Loop

    As part of the I-610 West Loop/ I-69 Southwest Freeway interchange project, TxDOT will close all northbound and southbound mainlanes of I-69 Southwest Freeway at I-610 West Loop Friday, June 24 at 9 p.m. until Monday, June 27 at 5 a.m. Crews will continue …

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  • Published on June 22, 2022 - 20:23 GMT

    TxDOT Completes Upgrades at I-35 and Parmer Lane in Travis County

    A project that built a diverging diamond interchange in north Austin is now complete and was celebrated today by TxDOT, Texas Transportation Commission chairman J. Bruce Bugg, Jr., State Representative Celia Israel, and others at a ribbon cutting ceremony …

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  • Published on June 20, 2022 - 20:27 GMT

    I-20 Main Lanes Near CR 1250 To Be Detoured In Coming Days

    MIDLAND COUNTY – Interstate 20 in Midland County will have a major traffic shift in the coming days between FM 1788 and West Loop 250 as part of the overpass project at County Road 1250. Main lane traffic will be detoured to the service roads to allow for …

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  • Published on June 17, 2022 - 22:45 GMT

    Gunter Relief Route VPM

    TxDOT will post an online virtual public meeting at 3 p.m. June 21 to gather public input on construction of a new roadway location from Scharff Road (four miles west of Gunter, Texas) to State Highway 289 (Preston Road) in Grayson County, and to widen FM …

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  • Published on June 17, 2022 - 19:47 GMT

    DUI-Alcohol Related Crashes in East Texas result in 23 Deaths in 2021

    Thousands of people are killed every year by drunk drivers—1,061 in Texas last year. In the Atlanta District, there were 331 DUI-alcohol related crashes resulting in 23 deaths and 51 serious injuries. In Texarkana last year, there were 48 DUI-alcohol …

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  • Published on June 17, 2022 - 16:38 GMT

    TxDOT Project Updates for the Week of June 20, 2022

    Anderson County Palestine Maintenance crews will be on FM 860 widening the pavement. Traffic will be controlled by flaggers and a pilot car.  Anderson County construction projects updates: US 79 Super 2 Project Limits: From 0.5 mile northeast of Loop 256 …

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  • Published on June 17, 2022 - 16:38 GMT

    Project making major improvements to US 62/19th Street

    TxDOT is set to begin work on a major rehabilitation project that will make improvements to 3.3 miles of US 62 (SH 114/19th Street) in the city of Lubbock. The $25.69 million project will rebuild portions of the existing roadway, and make updates to the …

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  • Published on June 15, 2022 - 18:32 GMT

    Redbud Trail Closure

    TxDOT announced that the intersection of Redbud Trail and FM 1417 in Sherman, Texas, will close temporarily beginning June 21. The closure is expected to last approximately three to four weeks, weather permitting. This closure is part of the original plans …

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  • Published on June 15, 2022 - 15:22 GMT

    Preventive maintenance planned for South Plains roads

    FLOYD COUNTY – A TxDOT preventive maintenance project to seal coat more than 415 miles of various roadways across the South Plains is scheduled to begin next week. Project contactor Lipham Asphalt and Paving Company. LLC, of Aspermont, Texas, is scheduled …

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  • Published on June 14, 2022 - 16:52 GMT

    FM 1570, SH 66 Stop Signs

    TxDOT announced that work to create a four-way stop at the intersection of FM 1570 and State Highway 66 in Hunt County will begin this month. TxDOT will place stop signs on both east- and west-bound portions of State Highway 66 to coincide with the …

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  • Published on June 14, 2022 - 16:52 GMT

    Public Meetings Set for Alameda Corridor Study

    The public is invited to provide their feedback on the future of the Alameda (SH 20, including Texas Street Alameda Avenue/Main Street) corridor during the scheduled last round of public meetings. The TxDOT El Paso District is conducting a corridor study …

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  • Published on June 13, 2022 - 19:54 GMT

    Stop Signs, Como Texas

    TxDOT announced that work to create a four-way stop at the intersection of FM 69 and State Highway 11 in Como, Texas, in Hopkins County is set for July 6, 2022. TxDOT will place stop signs necessary to convert this intersection to a four-way stop in all …

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  • Published on June 13, 2022 - 19:54 GMT

    US 75 Traffic Switches

    TxDOT announced that northbound US 75 mainlane traffic will shift to the existing frontage road south of Lamar Street, transition to the newly-constructed on-ramp at Washington Street, and shift back to existing mainlanes just before North Travis Street …

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  • Published on June 13, 2022 - 19:54 GMT

    Lamar, Houston Street Closures

    TxDOT announced that Lamar Street and Houston Street under US 75 in Sherman will be closed beginning at 7:30 p.m. on June 16, 2022, weather permitting. Detour signs will be placed to guide travelers through these intersections. Eastbound Lamar Street …

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  • Published on June 10, 2022 - 22:27 GMT

    Traffic Shifts Planned this Summer for I-2/I-69C Pharr Interchange

    TxDOT urges drivers to slow down, exercise care when traveling through construction areas PHARR – As road construction on the I-2/I-69C Pharr Interchange Project progresses, drivers will see two notable traffic shifts as they approach the interchange on …

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  • Published on June 10, 2022 - 19:03 GMT

    Two Traffic Signals Go Into Operation Monday

    Two sets of recently installed traffic signals are scheduled to be put into operation Monday, June 13, 2022. In Greenwood, traffic signals on FM 307 at the intersection of County Road 1090 should be put in operation Monday morning. Traffic signals at Billy …

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  • Published on June 10, 2022 - 17:22 GMT

    TxDOT Project Updates for the Week of June 13, 2022

    Anderson County Palestine Maintenance crews will be on FM 860 widening the pavement. Traffic will be controlled by flaggers and a pilot car.  Anderson County construction projects updates: US 79 Super 2 Project Limits: From 0.5 mile northeast of Loop 256 …

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  • Published on June 10, 2022 - 15:39 GMT

    Drainage work continues on Loop 88 project

    Beginning Monday, June 13, Loop 88 project contractor Sacyr Construction, USA, LLC, will close Avenue U, south of Loop 88 (FM 1585/130th Street), to all traffic. The closure will allow crews to safety continue installing the permanent draining system for …

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  • Published on June 6, 2022 - 19:48 GMT

    One in Three Texas Vehicle Deaths Due to Speed

    The Amarillo Police Department reported that officers responded to a motor vehicle collision Sunday afternoon on Soncy Street (FM 2590) at Buccola Avenue. The release states that two people died at the scene and that speed is a factor in this fatal crash …

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  • Published on June 3, 2022 - 23:00 GMT

    Virtual Public Meeting Set for Proposed FM 3419 Bridge Replacement Project in Bowie County

    TxDOT proposes to replace the FM 3419 bridge and approaches over I-30 in Bowie County, Texas. The bridge replacement at the crossover of FM 3419 would include the removal of the current main lane bridge and construction of a new structure, consisting of a …

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