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Texas Department of Transportation Press Releases

813 Press Releases
  • Published on May 18, 2021 - 23:19 GMT

    Survey Seeks Input On Loop 338

    ODESSA – The Odessa District has launched an interactive online survey asking people to participate in a transportation study for Loop 338 in Odessa. The survey will be available for the public through June 7, 2021. The goal of the survey is to help …

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  • Published on May 17, 2021 - 22:42 GMT

    DISTRICT-WIDE SAFETY PROJECT UNDER WAY

    LUBBOCK – Work on a $1.92 million TxDOT project to restripe various roadways in the Lubbock District is under way. Contractor Centerline Technologies, LLC, from Odessa, began work along FM 145 and FM 1731 in Parmer County, on Friday. Weather permitting, …

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  • Published on May 17, 2021 - 19:44 GMT

    I-30 Road Work

    PARIS – TxDOT officials today announced that a project to improve traction on the pavement surface of I-30 in Hopkins County will begin May 31. Contractor R.K. Hall LLC was granted 118 working days, weather permitting, to complete this project valued at …

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  • Published on May 14, 2021 - 20:19 GMT

    Project updates for the Week of May 17, 2021

    TYLER – TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the Week of May 17, 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 13, 2021 - 23:29 GMT

    Prepare to Stop on FM 2590 at Country Club Road in Canyon

    CANYON – Motorists traveling north or south on FM 2590 in Canyon can expect to stop at the intersection of Country Club Road starting next week. TxDOT will add stop signs on FM 2590 at Country Club Road, converting the intersection to an all-way stop …

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  • Published on May 13, 2021 - 23:29 GMT

    Road to Zero Safety Improvement Project Underway in Canyon

    CANYON – A  project that will add turn lanes and lighting on US 60 from FM 2590 to FM 1062 will begin on May 14, 2021, with traffic control set up at the US 60/FM 1062 split in Canyon. Crews are starting at the southwest end of the project, closing the …

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  • Published on May 7, 2021 - 17:19 GMT

    TxDOT to Present Preferred Design for I-35 Capital Express North Project During Public Hearing

    AUSTIN – TxDOT will launch a virtual public hearing with an in-person option to gather input on the recommended improvements to I-35 from SH 45 North to US 290 East. The $400 million improvement project, known as the I-35 Capital Express North project, …

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  • Published on May 6, 2021 - 17:17 GMT

    FM 195 Red River County

    PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that a project to install safety upgrades on FM 195 in Red River County will begin May 10. Contractor Stateline Construction LLC was granted 160 working days, weather permitting, to …

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  • Published on May 3, 2021 - 20:32 GMT

    Caddo Mills Municipal Airport

    PARIS – TxDOT officials today announced that a $100,000 grant approved by the Texas Transportation Commission at its April meeting will fund improvements at Caddo Mills Municipal Airport in Hunt County. The funds will be used for planned improvements, …

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  • Published on April 30, 2021 - 19:38 GMT

    Two Intersections To Get Key Improvements

    A project is scheduled to begin in May that will feature major improvements at two key intersections: the creation of a left turn lane and signal head improvements on South Loop 338 at Highway 385 in Odessa; and the installation of traffic signals on the …

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  • Published on April 30, 2021 - 17:02 GMT

    Project updates for the Week of May 3, 2021

    TYLER – TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the Week of May 3, 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 April 29, 2021 - 20:49 GMT

    El Paso District East Area Project, Maintenance Closures

    Loop 375 Frontage Road Project Monday, May 3 through Friday, May 7 (be prepared to stop) Daily, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. South Americas Avenue (frontage road) southbound to northbound turnaround at Union Pacific Railroad tracks will be blocked occasionally …

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  • Published on April 29, 2021 - 17:52 GMT

    Section of SH 49 to be Resurfaced East of Mount Pleasant

    A section of State Highway 49 will receive a new riding surface during the next coming year according to plans approved in April by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). “We will be resurfacing a 1.3-mile section of the highway from Business 271 …

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  • Published on April 29, 2021 - 17:52 GMT

    Signals to be Upgraded at Two NE Texas Intersections

    Two intersections on US 59 in Northeast Texas will have improvements made to their traffic control systems this year, according to plans approved in April by TxDOT. “One of the projects will be at the intersection of US 59 and Farm to Market Road 96 in …

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  • Published on April 28, 2021 - 15:36 GMT

    Input needed for FM 2493 6-lane project

    TxDOT's Tyler District is pleased to announce the launch of its interactive mapping exercise regarding the FM 2493 6-Lane Widening Project. The purpose of the tool is to obtain the community’s experiences and feedback by allowing users to provide input …

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  • Published on April 27, 2021 - 20:21 GMT

    I-35W Public Meeting Tuesday

    TARRANT/JOHNSON COUNTIES – The public is invited to attend a virtual public meeting for the Interstate 35W project in Tarrant and Johnson Counties.  A pre-recorded, narrated video presentation for the proposed project will be available on Tuesday, April 27 …

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  • Published on April 26, 2021 - 22:22 GMT

    Virtual Public Meeting for the Interstate 35W Project

    TARRANT/JOHNSON COUNTIES – The public is invited to attend a virtual public meeting for the Interstate 35W project in Tarrant and Johnson Counties. A pre-recorded, narrated video presentation for the proposed project will be available on Tuesday, April 27 …

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  • Published on April 26, 2021 - 19:33 GMT

    Southbound US 75 Traffic Switch

    PARIS – TxDOT officials today announced that a traffic switch will occur at 7:30 p.m. on May 4 for US 75 southbound mainlanes in Sherman. Southbound US 75 mainlanes will shift onto the frontage road just south of Lamar Street, through Center Street, and …

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  • Published on April 26, 2021 - 14:24 GMT

    TxDOT to Present Final Proposal for I-35 Capital Express South Project During Public Hearing

    AUSTIN – TxDOT will host a virtual public hearing with an in-person option to gather input on the recommended alternative for improvements to I-35 from SH 71/Ben White Boulevard to SH 45 Southeast. The $300 million improvement project, known as the I-35 …

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  • Published on April 23, 2021 - 15:35 GMT

    Project updates for the Week of April 26, 2021

    TYLER – TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the Week of April 26, 2021. Work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues. Slow down …

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