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Texas Department of Transportation Press Releases

826 Press Releases
  • Published on June 28, 2021 - 16:29 GMT

    US 271, Loop 286 Paving

    PARIS – TxDOT officials today announced that a project to resurface the interchange of US 271 and State Loop 286 in Lamar County is set to begin on July 12. The contractor, Richard Drake Construction Company LP, was granted 60 working days, weather …

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  • Published on June 28, 2021 - 16:29 GMT

    Clarksville Culvert Work

    PARIS – TxDOT officials today announced that a portion of BU 82J in Clarksville, Texas, will be temporarily closed for culvert work beginning June 28. The contractor, JM Yanez Construction LLC, was granted 45 working days, weather permitting, to complete …

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  • Published on June 28, 2021 - 16:29 GMT

    Traffic Signals To Begin Operating In North Odessa

    ODESSA – Recently installed traffic signals at Highway 385 (Andrews Highway) and 87th Street in north Odessa are scheduled to go into full operation Tuesday (June 29) after being put in all-red flash mode over the weekend. (Moving to the green-yellow-red …

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  • Published on June 25, 2021 - 23:22 GMT

    Virtual Meeting To Focus On Highway 349 In Midland/Upton Counties

    MIDLAND — The Odessa District of TxDOT has scheduled a virtual public meeting regarding proposed improvements to Highway 349 in Midland and Upton counties. The virtual public meeting is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Following the …

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  • Published on June 25, 2021 - 18:19 GMT

    Project updates for the Week of June 28, 2021

    TYLER – TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the Week of June 28, 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 24, 2021 - 20:15 GMT

    Bridge Replacement Scheduled on US 67 North of Naples

    The US 67 bridge at Jennings Slough north of Naples will be replaced during the two years according to plans approved in June by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). “We will be widening the bridge and approaches from the current 26 feet to 44 …

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  • Published on June 24, 2021 - 14:32 GMT

    Marsha Sharp Freeway mainlane closure schedule for June 27

    LUBBOCK –The Ironman 70.3 Lubbock triathlon is scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 27. Several state roadways, including a section of westbound Marsha Sharp Freeway (US 82) will be used by the athletes during the cycling stage of the race. Motorist …

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  • Published on June 23, 2021 - 17:16 GMT

    Lane closures planned for FM 179 project

    LUBBOCK –Starting Thursday, June 24, TxDOT will close various lanes along the FM 179 project limits on FM 179 and at the SH 114/19th Street intersection. The closures will allow crews to safely place the final road surface. The operation is anticipated to …

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  • Published on June 21, 2021 - 22:34 GMT

    PAR Road Report June 21

    Paris -- Here's a look at work planned in the district during the week of June 21, 2021. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay …

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  • Published on June 18, 2021 - 23:25 GMT

    Project updates for the Week of June 21, 2021

    TYLER – TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the Week of June 21, 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 18, 2021 - 15:29 GMT

    TxDOT Increases Mobility in the Round Rock Area

    ROUND ROCK — The Texas Department of Transportation is celebrating the completion of the I-35 from RM 1431 to FM 3406 (northbound) project. This project reconstructed and widened the northbound I-35 frontage road from two to three lanes, relocated the RM …

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  • Published on June 17, 2021 - 14:53 GMT

    Pavement repairs scheduled for US 385 in Castro County

    CASTRO COUNTY—TxDOT crews are scheduled to make various roadway repairs to approximately 16 miles of US 385 in Castro County, from the city of Dimmitt to the Def Smith County Line, starting on Monday, June 21. The operation will require various daytime …

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  • Published on June 16, 2021 - 22:08 GMT

    TxDOT Breaks Ground on the FM 2001 West Realignment Project

    HAYS COUNTY — TxDOT was joined today by State Rep. Erin Zwiener, officials from Hays County and the city of Buda to kick off construction of the FM 2001 West Realignment project. This is the first of three projects to improve FM 2001 between I-35 and SH 21 …

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  • 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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