Nov. 6, 2025 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN – October was a month of remarkable momentum for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), as crews broke ground on major new projects, advanced ongoing construction, and marked the end of an era for an iconic …
Nov. 4, 2025 By Cynthia Vaquera PHARR, Texas — In every corner of Texas, our roads tell a story that goes beyond just concrete and equipment. Stories of people with vision and commitment, working to connect their communities with better opportunities. In …
Oct. 30, 2025 By Danny Perez HOUSTON— Multiple trees are now growing in the Houston area, honoring fallen workers and raising awareness about the importance of driving safe in work zones. In the Houston area, 24 TxDOT workers have lost their lives in …
By Laura Butterbrodt 10/31/25 AUSTIN – Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its October meeting. Short Course Texas Department of Transportation Executive Director Marc Williams reflected on the 99th Annual …
Oct. 21, 2025 By Cynthia Vaquera AUSTIN — More than 850 TxDOT employees responded to the July 4th floods in Central Texas, clearing debris, inspecting bridges and helping impacted communities. It was hard work that took its toll on everyone involved. “In …
Oct. 14, 2025 By Victoria Burns AUSTIN — TxDOT is working with other state agencies to actively monitor illegal dumping across the state. The initiative that began in San Antonio is now expanding its scope into new territories, adding a new twist to the “ …
Oct. 9, 2025 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN – The opening of long-awaited flyovers ahead of schedule and moving forward on plans for key highway expansions highlight the many project milestones across the state in September. San Antonio: New turnaround and …
AUSTIN – On a Sunday afternoon last fall, Brenna Cole-Pickrel laced up her shoes and headed out for a jog with her dog Daisy. Brenna never made it home. A recently married major in the U.S. Air Force, 31-year-old Cole-Pickrel was serving as a security …
Sept. 30, 2025 By Bailey Doucet HOUSTON — Imagine your car breaks down on one of Houston’s fastest and busiest highways. You’re nervous, panicked, and don’t know what to do. This is where Gulf Coast Regional Tow and Go Program comes in to help. The Tow and …
Sept. 29, 2025 By Laura Butterbrodt AUSTIN – Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its September meeting. Highway Designation The commissioners designated an 8-mile segment of U.S. Highway 59 in Liberty County as I-69. …
Sept. 24, 2025 By Lauren Macias-Cervantes EL PASO — TxDOT offers free car seat safety checks all year long, but Saturday — Car Seat Saturday — certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians nationwide will be offering free car seat safety checks. Every year, …
Sept. 22, 2025 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN — As Texas continues pushing forward with safer, more innovative intersections, the state has plenty of reasons to celebrate National Roundabouts Week. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has reported …
Sept. 9, 2025 By Jake Smith WACO — New highway signs are up on I-35 thanks to a complex operation involving drones to get them in the air. A handful of dynamic message signs reached the end of their shelf life recently, triggering the need for replacement …
Sept. 3, 2025 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN – From breaking ground on long-awaited projects to completing critical emergency repairs ahead of schedule, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) had a landmark month in August, advancing efforts to …
Aug. 28, 2025 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN — In the complex world of traffic safety, subtle design choices can make the difference between a safe commute and a fatal crash. While enforcement and education are an important part of traffic safety, the …
Aug. 21, 2025 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced a new 10-year transportation plan with a total projected investment of over $146 billion. The plan by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will invest in local roads and major congestion …
Aug. 19, 2025 By Bailey Doucet HOUSTON – Beneath the overpass at Spur 527 and Milam Street, a once-forgotten stretch of concrete has been transformed into a vibrant public gallery with a new mural, marking the beginning of a larger effort to enhance …
Aug. 7, 2025 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN — From a new bridge restoring connectivity in Travis County to congestion-relieving overpasses in Houston and pedestrian-friendly upgrades in the Panhandle, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is marking a …
AUSTIN - The following is a statement by TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams on the loss of Texas Transportation Commission Chairman J. Bruce Bugg, Jr. “It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the sudden passing of Chairman of the Texas …
AUSTIN – The Texas Transportation Commission awarded $96 million in combined state and federal funding to enhance transit programs serving both rural and urban communities across Texas. Texans across the state rely on public transit in their daily lives. …
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