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Texas Department of Transportation Press Releases

826 Press Releases
  • Published on May 11, 2022 - 18:53 GMT

    Bridge Replacements Hunt County

    PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that work to replace four county road bridges in Hunt County will begin this month. The contractor, Highway 19 Construction LLC, was granted 229 working days, weather permitting, to …

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  • Published on May 9, 2022 - 22:00 GMT

    Seal Coat Program Begins Week Of May 16

    A district seal coat project is scheduled to begin Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in the Odessa District of TxDOT. Approximately 180 miles of roads in eight counties will be worked on in May. Each year the Odessa District seal coats select roads as part of a …

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  • Published on May 9, 2022 - 20:52 GMT

    Traffic Signal On US 285 Nears Operation In Pecos

    PECOS — A traffic signal paid for by the city is nearly ready to go into operation. The traffic signals are at U.S. Highway 285 and Lincoln Street, which is approximately a quarter mile north of the Interstate 20 ramps that tie into Highway 285. At the …

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  • Published on May 6, 2022 - 22:43 GMT

    Moores Lane in Texarkana Resurfacing to Begin Next Week

    Work to resurface Farm to Market Road 2240/Moores Lane in Texarkana is scheduled to begin this Monday night, May 9. “The project will stretch 1.5 miles from FM 559/Richmond Road to FM 1397/Summerhill Road and includes the resurfacing of the existing two- …

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  • Published on May 6, 2022 - 21:24 GMT

    Traffic Patterns Shifting Again at Loop 338 and east Yukon Road

    ODESSA – The next phase of work at the Loop 338 overpass project at Yukon Road on the northeast side of Odessa will have another major traffic switch the week of May 9. The section of Yukon Road between Loop 338 and Faudree Road will be opened to traffic …

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  • Published on May 6, 2022 - 20:03 GMT

    Vise Appointed Marshall Area Engineer

    ATLANTA ­– The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) would like to announce that Jacob Vise, P.E., has been named the Marshall area engineer for the Atlanta District. In his new position, Vise will be responsible for maintenance and construction …

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  • Published on May 6, 2022 - 18:40 GMT

    TxDOT Project Updates for the Week of May 9, 2022

    Anderson County Crews will be on FM 321 blading patches. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot vehicle controlling traffic. Anderson County construction projects updates: US 79 Super 2 Project Limits: From 0.5 mile northeast of Loop 256 to the …

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  • Published on May 4, 2022 - 19:21 GMT

    Traffic Alert: Major Weekend Closure of I-69 Southwest Freeway North and Southbound at I-610 West Loop

    HOUSTON – As part of the I-610 West Loop/ I-69 Southwest Freeway interchange project, the Texas Department of Transportation will close all northbound and southbound mainlanes of I-69 Southwest Freeway at I-610 West Loop Friday, May 6 at 9 p.m. until …

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  • Published on May 3, 2022 - 20:05 GMT

    Rural Transportation Improvement Program Virtual Public Meeting Scheduled

    TxDOT's Atlanta District will conduct an online virtual public meeting for the 2023 – 2026 Rural Transportation Improvement Program this Monday, May 9, 2022. The purpose of this meeting is to provide information and receive comments on which …

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  • Published on May 2, 2022 - 16:49 GMT

    Canyon Creek Drive Grayson County

    PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that the intersection at Canyon Creek Drive on the east side of FM 1417 in Sherman, Texas, will close temporarily on May 9. The west side of that intersection will remain open. The …

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  • Published on May 2, 2022 - 16:49 GMT

    Project making major improvements to US 62/385 in Seminole

    SEMINOLE – TxDOT is set to begin work on a project that will make major improvements to US 62/385 in the city of Seminole in Gaines County. The $18.8 million project will completely rebuild the existing roadway and make drainage, lighting and sidewalk …

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  • Published on April 29, 2022 - 17:04 GMT

    TxDOT Project Updates for the Week of May 2, 2022

    Anderson County Crews will be on FM 321 blading patches. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot vehicle controlling traffic. Anderson County construction projects updates: US 79 Super 2 Project Limits: From 0.5 mile northeast of Loop 256 to the …

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  • Published on April 29, 2022 - 17:04 GMT

    Residents Can Help Shape Future Rural Road Projects

    ODESSA – TxDOT's Odessa District has scheduled an online virtual public meeting for the 2023-2026 Rural Transportation Improvement Program beginning at noon Monday, May 2, 2022. The purpose of this meeting is to provide information and receive comments …

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  • Published on April 28, 2022 - 21:06 GMT

    Traffic Alert: Major Weekend Lane Closure of I-610 East Loop Northbound At SH-225

    HOUSTON – To facilitate necessary bridge repairs, crews will completely close the I-610 East Loop northbound mainlanes at SH 225 beginning at 9:00 p.m. Friday, April 29 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, May 2. The SH 225 westbound connector ramp to I-610 East Loop …

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  • Published on April 28, 2022 - 21:06 GMT

    Area Schools Spread Awareness About Traffic Safety

    ATLANTA – Several area schools are using video to encourage their peers to make safe decisions behind the wheel. One school in Bowie County placed second in the statewide competition and was awarded thousands in reimbursable grant money. Schools in Cass …

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  • Published on April 28, 2022 - 01:16 GMT

    Traffic Alert: I-69 SW Freeway southbound connector ramp to I-610 W Loop southound closure

    HOUSTON – As part of the I-610 West Loop/ I-69 Southwest Freeway interchange project, the Texas Department of Transportation will close the I-69 Southwest Freeway southbound connector ramp to I-610 West Loop southbound beginning Friday, April 29 at 9 p.m. …

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  • Published on April 25, 2022 - 20:50 GMT

    FM 2675 Delta County

    TxDOT officials announced that a rehabilitation project on FM 2675 in Delta County is slated to begin April 25. The contractor, Sammy Gist Enterprises Inc., was granted 140 working days, weather permitting, to complete this project valued at more than $1.5 …

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  • Published on April 25, 2022 - 17:22 GMT

    New Sidewalk Coming To Hallsville Street

    ATLANTA – A new sidewalk will be constructed along Cider Lane in Hallsville later this year, according to plans approved in April by TxDOT. The sidewalk will extend from US 80 to Cal Young Road. “This will help provide a safe path for pedestrian traffic in …

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  • Published on April 25, 2022 - 17:22 GMT

    More Cable Median Barrier Approved for Area Highways

    Cable median barrier will soon be installed along four sections of roadway in Cass, Harrison, Panola, and Upshur Counties according to plans approved in April by TxDOT. “Cable barriers consist of several strands of high-tension cable and are designed to …

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  • Published on April 20, 2022 - 14:31 GMT

    Child car seat checkup event planned for April 23

    WHO: Child passenger safety technicians/instructors WHAT: Car seat checkup event WHEN: Saturday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: South Plains Mall (west parking lot) 6002 Slide Road, Lubbock, TX LUBBOCK – The Texas Department of Transportation ( …

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