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Texas Department of Transportation Press Releases

791 Press Releases
  • Published on October 27, 2021 - 23:22 GMT

    Construction Begins on the Robert S. Light Boulevard Project

    AUSTIN – TxDOT was joined by officials from the cities of Buda and Kyle, as well as Hays County to break ground on the RM 967/Robert S. Light Boulevard extension project. “Hays County is one of the fastest growing counties in Texas, bringing more mobility …

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  • Published on October 26, 2021 - 20:22 GMT

    Lowest Stemmons ribbon cutting ceremony

    DALLAS - The snip of a ribbon Monday commemorated a new approach to reducing traffic congestion in the Interstate 35E Lowest Stemmons corridor near downtown Dallas. Federal, state and local officials joined TxDOT in celebrating the completion of an $83 …

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  • Published on October 22, 2021 - 15:54 GMT

    TxDOT Project Updates for the Week of Oct. 25, 2021

    TYLER – TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the week of Oct. 25, 2021. Work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues. Slow down …

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  • Published on October 21, 2021 - 21:54 GMT

    TxDOT Completes US 290 Improvements Project in McDade

    MCDADE – Bastrop County officials joined TxDOT to celebrate the completion of the US 290 Improvements project in McDade. The eight-mile project completes the four-lane divided section of US 290 East between Elgin and Paige. “This project helps increase …

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  • Published on October 18, 2021 - 23:56 GMT

    Sidewalk, Curb Ramps

    PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that a project to upgrade pedestrian sidewalks and curb ramps at five locations in the Paris District is set to begin on Oct. 25. The contractor, Highway 19 Construction LLC, was granted …

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  • Published on October 18, 2021 - 13:36 GMT

    TxDOT Project Updates for the Week of Oct. 18, 2021

    TYLER – TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the week of Oct. 18, 2021. Work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues. Slow down …

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  • Published on October 15, 2021 - 17:05 GMT

    Road Report For Week of Oct. 10

    Weekly Roadwork Report – Oct. 10 – Oct. 16, 2021   Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to AR State Line, reconstructing and widening highway. Motorists should watch for trucks and equipment pulling onto the interstate   SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing …

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  • Published on October 14, 2021 - 17:30 GMT

    Child Car Seat Clinic

    PARIS – TxDOT personnel and Texas AgriLife Extension will conduct a child car passenger seat safety event from 3 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 20 at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds in Paris, Texas. TxDOT and AgriLife representatives will be on hand to help parents …

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  • Published on October 8, 2021 - 20:05 GMT

    Two Reeves County Overpasses To Get Repairs

    REEVES COUNTY – A bridge project to upgrade metal beam guard fence and make repairs to two bridges in Reeves County is scheduled to start the week of Oct. 18, 2021. One bridge is on Interstate 20 at Billingslea Draw near Toyah. The second bridge is on …

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  • Published on October 8, 2021 - 17:21 GMT

    TxDOT ready to begin US 87 bridge project

    LUBBOCK COUNTY– TxDOT is set to begin work on a project that will improve safety and mobility along US 87 in southern Lubbock County. The $21.6 million project will reconstruct the US 87/FM 41 intersection by building a new US 87 bridge, entrance and exit …

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  • Published on October 8, 2021 - 14:45 GMT

    TxDOT Project Updates for the Week of Oct. 11, 2021

    Oct. 8, 2021 TYLER – TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the week of Oct. 11, 2021. Work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen …

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  • Published on October 7, 2021 - 21:17 GMT

    Median Barrier Coming To Highway 385 South Of Odessa

    ODESSA – A project to install a high-tension cable median barrier on Highway 385 in southern Ector County and northern Crane County is scheduled to start in mid-October. This project is being funded by federal funds that specifically target safety …

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  • Published on October 7, 2021 - 21:17 GMT

    Lane Closures Set For I-30 Sunday In Texarkana

    WHEN:           Sunday, Oct. 10, from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m.   WHERE:          I-30 westbound lanes from west of Summerhill Road to west of Pavilion Parkway   MEDIA:           The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) will assist the Texas Department of    …

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  • Published on October 6, 2021 - 13:51 GMT

    Project To Start On Highway 191 Near West Loop 250

    MIDLAND – Work is scheduled to begin the week of Oct. 11 on a project to “reverse” (relocate) ramps, add some auxiliary lanes and rehabilitate some roadway on Highway 191 and West Loop 250. The most notable part of the project will move the eastbound …

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  • Published on October 5, 2021 - 16:17 GMT

    Virtual Public Meeting Focuses On Highway 176 West Of FM 1788

    ANDREWS — TxDOT's Odessa District has scheduled a virtual public meeting regarding proposed improvements to Highway 176 in Andrews County. The virtual public meeting is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021. Following the virtual public …

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  • Published on October 5, 2021 - 16:17 GMT

    Road Report For Week of Oct. 3

    Weekly Roadwork Report – Oct. 3 – Oct. 9, 2021   Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to AR State Line, reconstructing and widening highway. Motorists should watch for trucks and equipment pulling onto the interstate SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges …

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  • Published on October 5, 2021 - 14:04 GMT

    Gaines County safety project begins Monday, October 11

    GAINES COUNTY – TxDOT is set to begin a $8.8 million project to make safety improvements to more than 37 miles of US 62/385, from Seminole to Seagraves and US 62/180 from the western Seminole city limits to the New Mexico State Line. “The project will …

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  • Published on October 5, 2021 - 14:04 GMT

    Maintenance Scheduled On U.S. 59 Bridge In Panola County

    ATLANTA – TxDOT announces that work on the southbound bridge over Martin Creek on U.S. Highway 59 in Panola County is planned for November. The bridge maintenance plans were recently approved by the Texas Transportation Commission. The work will be …

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  • Published on October 5, 2021 - 14:04 GMT

    TxDOT's Amarillo District Wins Three TXAPA Awards

    AMARILLO – TxDOT's Amarillo District, along with its contractors, was recently recognized for three paving projects at the 2021 Texas Quality Asphalt Pavement Awards at the 46th annual meeting of the Texas Asphalt Pavement Association. The overlay …

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  • Published on October 4, 2021 - 23:31 GMT

    Traffic Signals Planned For Intersections in Greenwood and Odessa

    ODESSA – A project to install two sets of traffic signals – one at an intersection in Odessa and another at an intersection in Greenwood -- will be taking place for the next several months. Overhead lighting will also be placed in 10 locations in five …

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