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Texas Department of Transportation Press Releases

813 Press Releases
  • Published on June 11, 2021 - 21:33 GMT

    Project updates for the Week of June 14, 2021

    TYLER – TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the Week of June 14, 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 June 11, 2021 - 16:21 GMT

    Lane Closures Planned for North Loop 289 Frontage Road

    LUBBOCK – TxDOT is scheduled to make pavement repairs to the eastbound frontage road on north Loop 289, between North Avenue P and I-27, starting Monday, June 14, 2021. The work will require the frontage road and eastbound Loop exit-ramp to I-27 to be …

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  • Published on June 10, 2021 - 20:26 GMT

    Spur 264 Hunt County

    PARIS – TxDOT officials today announced that work to improve Spur 264 in Quinlan, Texas, as part of the Quinlan Bypass will begin June 14. The work will extend along Spur 264 from Meyers Avenue to County Road 2304. The contractor, RPM Construction, will …

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  • Published on June 10, 2021 - 14:52 GMT

    TxDOT Hosts Public Hearing for the I-35 From SE Inner Loop to RM 1431 (Southbound) Project

    GEORGETOWN – TxDOT will launch a virtual public hearing with an in-person option to gather input on the recommended improvements to I-35 from SE Inner Loop to RM 1431. The purpose of the I-35 from SE Inner Loop to RM 1431 (southbound) project is to enhance …

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  • Published on June 8, 2021 - 22:57 GMT

    TxDOT Seeks Input on US 285 Study North of Pecos

    PECOS — TxDOT's Odessa District has scheduled a virtual public meeting regarding improvements to US 285 north of Pecos from noon on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, to Friday, July 2, 2021. The proposed project would include: Widening to a four-lane divided …

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  • Published on June 8, 2021 - 22:57 GMT

    Traffic Alert: Major Closure of I-69 Southwest Freeway at I-610 West Loop

    HOUSTON – As part of the I-610 West Loop/ I-69 Southwest Freeway interchange project, TxDOT will close two connector ramps for an extended period starting next week. The longterm closures are needed to demolish the two existing ramps and reconstruct the …

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  • Published on June 8, 2021 - 20:07 GMT

    Guard rail repairs planned for west and north Loop 289

    LUBBOCK — Starting Thursday, June 10, motorists traveling west and north Loop 289 should anticipate various on-ramp, exit-ramp and mainlane closures as TxDOT contractor Barricades Unlimited makes repairs to the roadway’s crash attenuators guardrail. Repair …

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  • Published on June 5, 2021 - 00:47 GMT

    Project updates for the Week of June 7, 2021

    TYLER – TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the Week of June 7, 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 June 1, 2021 - 21:57 GMT

    Lubbock District 2021 Seal Coat Season Ready to Start

    DAWSON COUNTY – More than 372 miles of state roadways are scheduled for preventative maintenance work during the month of June. The roads are part of the Lubbock District’s 2021 sealcoat program. “Work is about to begin on TxDOT’s annual road maintenance …

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  • Published on May 28, 2021 - 22:26 GMT

    Major Closure of I-69 Southwest Freeway North and Southbound I-610 West Loop Northbound Connectors

    HOUSTON – As part of the I-610 West Loop/ I-69 Southwest Freeway interchange project, TxDOT will close two connector ramps for an extended period starting next week. The longterm closures are needed to demolish the two existing ramps and reconstruct the …

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  • Published on May 28, 2021 - 16:54 GMT

    Project updates for the Week of May 31, 2021

    TYLER – TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the Week of May 31, 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 May 27, 2021 - 17:21 GMT

    US 75 Traffic Switch Grayson County

    PARIS – TxDOT officials today announced that, weather permitting, a long-term traffic switch for Southbound US 75 mainlanes between Travis and Houston Streets will occur at 7:30 p.m. on June 8. Southbound US 75 mainlane traffic will shift onto the existing …

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  • Published on May 27, 2021 - 17:21 GMT

    Bridge Repairs Scheduled on I-20 in Harrison County

    Maintenance repairs will be made to six bridges on Interstate 20 in western Harrison County during the coming year according to plans approved in May by TxDOT. “We will be making repairs to the concrete decking, making necessary repairs to the structures …

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  • Published on May 27, 2021 - 17:21 GMT

    New Sidewalks Scheduled for Streets in Marshall

    New sidewalks will be constructed along Johnson Street and Five Notch Road in Marshall during the coming year according to plans approved in May by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). “Federal money is providing much of the funding for the new …

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  • Published on May 26, 2021 - 20:00 GMT

    CR 876 Grayson County

    PARIS - Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that crews will begin replacing the bridge at CR 876 and Yellow Bridge Road on June 16, weather permitting. Stateline Construction LLC, Texarkana, Texas, was granted 58 working days to …

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  • Published on May 26, 2021 - 20:00 GMT

    Sign, Safety Project Hunt County

    PARIS - Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that crews will begin placing advance warning and chevron signs and installing edge and centerline markings on several roads in Hunt County beginning June 1. Contractor Talbran …

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  • Published on May 26, 2021 - 20:00 GMT

    Seal Coat Project Begins

    ODESSA – A district seal coat project begins Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in the Odessa District of TxDOT. Approximately 190 miles of roads in eight counties will be worked on in through mid-June. Each year the Odessa District seal coats select roads as part of …

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  • Published on May 25, 2021 - 15:00 GMT

    Virtual Public Meeting Focuses On New Pecos Relief Route Study

    PECOS – The Texas Department of Transportation has scheduled a virtual public meeting regarding a new Pecos Relief Route study. The virtual meeting begins Wednesday, May 26, 2021, and ends Friday, June 11, 2021. Following the 2019 Pecos Truck Route study …

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  • Published on May 21, 2021 - 20:26 GMT

    Project updates for the Week of May 24, 2021

    TYLER – TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the Week of May 24, 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 May 21, 2021 - 20:26 GMT

    I-20 To Get New Overpass And Interchange at CR 1250 In Midland County

    MIDLAND COUNTY – A project to build an overpass and new intersection on Interstate 20 over County Road 1250 begins Monday, May 24, 2021. Warning signs and some traffic control may already be in place between West Loop 250 and FM 1788. When completed, I-20 …

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