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Texas Department of Transportation Press Releases

813 Press Releases
  • Published on February 18, 2021 - 13:41 GMT

    Second Virtual Public Meeting Scheduled for Downtown 10

    TxDOT's El Paso District is holding the second virtual public meeting (VPM) for Downtown 10. The project is the first to stem from the District’s Reimagine I-10 Study and covers 5.7 miles on I-10 from Executive Center Boulevard to State Loop 478 (Copia …

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  • Published on February 13, 2021 - 17:29 GMT

    TxDOT Project Updates for the Week of Feb. 15, 2021

    TYLER – TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the Week of Feb. 15, 2021. Winter weather forecast for the area is likely to change this week’s work schedules. Slow down and pay attention in work …

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  • Published on February 13, 2021 - 17:29 GMT

    Odessa District Engineer: Avoid Driving If You Can

    ODESSA ­– Odessa District Engineer John Speed, P.E., is strongly discouraging travel as more winter weather is predicted across the 12-county Odessa District. Even with crews pretreating for the upcoming winter weather and working around the clock to …

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  • Published on February 12, 2021 - 14:38 GMT

    Alpine Area Office Project Closures

    Van Horn I-10 Cable Barrier Project Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 - Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Daily One lane closure I-10 eastbound left lane from MP 138 to 142 Inside shoulder closure I-10 westbound from MP 138 to 142 Van Horn Rest Area Project Satuday …

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  • Published on February 6, 2021 - 11:21 GMT

    El Paso District West Area Project and Maintenance Closures

    Transmountain Project Daily until further notice. Transmountain west and eastbound between US-54 and Tom Mays State Park reduced to one lane in both directions. Bike lane closed. Crews will be working on roadway, guardrail, asphalt repair, and concrete …

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  • Published on February 6, 2021 - 11:21 GMT

    Bridge Inspection Closures

    Friday, Feb. 19 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (throughout the day) Closure of NB US 54 Trowbridge Dr./Altura Off Ramp (Exit 22-A) Closure of SB US 54 Montana Ave. Off Ramp (Exit 21-C) Closure of NB US 54 On Ramp at Pershing Dr. Closure of left turn on EB Pershing to US …

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  • Published on February 4, 2021 - 19:32 GMT

    Public meeting scheduled for proposed US 62/385 project

    SEMINOLE – Citizens are invited to attend a virtual public meeting for a proposed project on US 62/385 in the city of Seminole. Scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11, on the Texas Department of Transportation website (search “Seminole Reliver Route”), …

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  • Published on February 4, 2021 - 19:32 GMT

    Passing lane project making safety and mobility improvements

    LAMESA — TxDOT is scheduled to begin work this week on a $48.8 million project to add passing lanes to US 180 in Dawson and Gaines counties. Alternating passing lanes will be constructed every two miles along the 30-mile corridor between the cities of …

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  • Published on February 4, 2021 - 19:32 GMT

    TxDOT Announces NHHIP Record of Decision

    HOUSTON – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) today announced the issuance of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP), which signals the completion of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) …

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  • Published on February 4, 2021 - 19:32 GMT

    TxDOT to Begin Demolition of The Holland Road Bridge Over I-45 in Galveston County

    HOUSTON – Progress on the I-45 expansion project between FM 517 to FM 1764 in Galveston County will continue with the demolition of the Holland Road bridge over the mainlanes of I-45 this weekend. The work will begin on the of Friday, February 5 at noon. …

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  • Published on February 2, 2021 - 07:26 GMT

    Ramp closure planned for Marsha Sharp Freeway

    LUBBOCK — Starting tomorrow, TxDOT contractor Allen Butler will begin operations to place new metal beam guard fence and pour concrete along the westbound Marsha Sharp Freeway (US 62/82) exit at the Milwaukee Avenue interchange. The work will require the …

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  • Published on February 2, 2021 - 07:26 GMT

    Traffic Alert: Major Closure of Loop 494 and Kingwood Drive

    HOUSTON – TxDOT and Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) have agreed on a timeline for the Loop 494 project and work on the railroad crossing at Kingwood will begin soon. To accommodate the roadway widening and new sidewalk, the railroad track crossing at …

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  • Published on January 30, 2021 - 03:04 GMT

    Traffic switch planned for US 69 at FM 346

      TYLER – The contractor is set to start paving operations on the US 69 construction project at FM 346 in Tyler. The project is building a new US 69 bridge over FM 346. Paving operations will be conducted next week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, and includes …

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  • Published on January 30, 2021 - 03:04 GMT

    Project updates for the Week of Feb. 1, 2021

    TYLER – TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the Week of Feb. 1, 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 January 29, 2021 - 11:21 GMT

    US 69, US 75 Bridges

    PARIS – TxDOT officials today announced that a project to upgrade and replace bridge railings on the US 69, US 75 bridges over the Red River will begin Feb. 17, 2021. Contractor JD Abrams, Austin, Texas, was granted 123 working days, weather permitting, to …

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  • Published on January 29, 2021 - 11:21 GMT

    FM 1417 Traffic Switch

    PARIS – TxDOT officials today announced that traffic on FM 1417 in Grayson County will be shifted to the newly-constructed Sand Creek Bridge beginning Feb. 2, 2021, weather permitting. The traffic switch will begin just south of Washington Street and …

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  • Published on January 29, 2021 - 11:21 GMT

    Loop 338 to Get Overpass at East Yukon Road

    ODESSA – A project to build an overpass taking East Loop 338 over East Yukon Road in northeast Odessa is scheduled to begin in February 2021, although some activity is already happening in the area. The current activity is being done in preparation for the …

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  • Published on January 29, 2021 - 11:21 GMT

    TxDOT Continues Milling Operations in Early and into Brownwood Next Week

    BROWNWOOD – TxDOT's contractor will begin milling operations at the intersection of US 84/US 377, near the Early ISD schools. This will begin after the section of Early Blvd., which was started earlier this week, is completed this Friday. Milling …

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  • Published on January 29, 2021 - 11:21 GMT

    Section of US 59 to be Resurfaced in Marion County

    A section of US 59 in northern Marion County will receive a new riding surface this year according to plans approved in January by TxDOT. “We will be resurfacing a 2.1-mile section of the highway from State Highway 49 in Jefferson to 2.1 miles north,” said …

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  • Published on January 29, 2021 - 11:21 GMT

    Work on New Loop to Begin Soon in Northern Camp County

    Work on a new highway to improve mobility and connectivity in northern Camp County will begin soon according to plans approved in January by TxDOT. “The new State Loop 255 will connect US 271 and Farm to Market Road 1520 in northern Camp County,” said …

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