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Texas Department of Transportation Press Releases

790 Press Releases
  • Published on November 7, 2025 - 00:34 GMT

    TxDOT marks major progress across Texas in October

    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 …

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  • Published on November 4, 2025 - 19:24 GMT

    Engineering progress in the Rio Grande Valley

    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 …

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  • Published on November 2, 2025 - 01:45 GMT

    TxDOT plants trees to honor fallen workers

    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 …

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  • Published on November 2, 2025 - 01:45 GMT

    Inside Scoop: Texas Transportation Commission October 2025

    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 …

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  • Published on October 21, 2025 - 18:10 GMT

    Summer flooding required statewide response

    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 …

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  • Published on October 16, 2025 - 03:14 GMT

    Crack down on illegal dumping

    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 “ …

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  • Published on October 10, 2025 - 00:56 GMT

    TxDOT marked major progress across Texas in September

    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 …

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  • Published on October 1, 2025 - 19:57 GMT

    Shorter days bring deadly risks for walkers in Texas

    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 …

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  • Published on October 1, 2025 - 00:53 GMT

    Tow and Go helps traffic flow

    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 …

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  • Published on September 29, 2025 - 21:16 GMT

    Inside Scoop: Texas Transportation Commission September 2025

    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. …

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  • Published on September 24, 2025 - 21:05 GMT

    Car Seat Saturday unites safety advocates nationwide

    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, …

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  • Published on September 22, 2025 - 23:20 GMT

    What goes around, comes around

    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 …

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  • Published on September 9, 2025 - 15:08 GMT

    Waco crews replace highway signs

    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 …

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  • Published on September 4, 2025 - 01:31 GMT

    Major project milestones in August

    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 …

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  • Published on August 28, 2025 - 14:24 GMT

    The psychology of safety: how road design drives behavior

    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 …

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  • Published on August 21, 2025 - 22:38 GMT

    Over $146 billion investment planned for Texas transportation

    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 …

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  • Published on August 20, 2025 - 01:27 GMT

    Midtown murals offer empowerment, opportunity

    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 …

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  • Published on August 8, 2025 - 01:24 GMT

    TxDOT celebrates major project milestones across Texas

    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 …

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  • Published on August 7, 2025 - 03:43 GMT

    TxDOT statement on passing of Transportation Commission Chairman J. Bruce Bugg, Jr.

    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 …

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  • Published on August 1, 2025 - 17:47 GMT

    $96 million approved for Texas transit agencies

    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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