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Texas Department of Transportation Press Releases

826 Press Releases
  • 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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  • Published on April 23, 2021 - 13:05 GMT

    Ramp closures set for US 69 at FM 346 Project

    TYLER – TxDOT announces ramp closures scheduled for the US 69 at FM 346 Bridge project. Weather permitting, work will begin Friday, April 23, on the south side of the intersection with closures of the US 69 northbound off-ramp and the southbound on-ramp. …

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  • Published on April 22, 2021 - 20:58 GMT

    TxDOT to Open Two New Flyovers on the 183 Flyover Project

    AUSTIN — A major milestone will be reached when two new flyovers open to traffic Sunday night, allowing southbound I-35 drivers to bypass the signalized intersection at US 183. On Sunday, April 25 at 11 p.m., the southbound I-35 to southbound US 183 and …

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  • Published on April 19, 2021 - 17:34 GMT

    US 82 Lamar County Virtual Public Meeting Set on April 29

    PARIS – The Texas Department of Transportation will host an online virtual public meeting at 6 p.m. April 29 to gather public input on proposed to US 82 in Lamar County, from the Fannin-Lamar County line eastward to State Loop 286 around Paris, Texas. A …

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  • Published on April 19, 2021 - 17:34 GMT

    Traffic Signals Sherman

    PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that a project to upgrade and interconnect several traffic signals in Sherman, Texas, will begin April 26. North Texas Traffic Systems Construction, Bonham, Texas, was awarded the …

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  • Published on April 17, 2021 - 04:25 GMT

    East Area Closures

    Loop 375 Frontage Road Project Monday, April 19 through Friday, April 23 (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 (UPRR) tracks will be …

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  • Published on April 16, 2021 - 15:45 GMT

    Project updates for the Week of April 19, 2021

    TYLER – TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the Week of April 19, 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 16, 2021 - 15:45 GMT

    West Area Office Closures

    Transmountain Project Daily until further notice. • Transmountain (Loop 375) west and eastbound between US-54 and Tom Mays State Park reduced to one lane in both directions.  Bike lane closed. Picnic areas will be closed • Transmountain west and eastbound …

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