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Texas Department of Transportation Press Releases

813 Press Releases
  • 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 22, 2021 - 14:23 GMT

    El Paso District West Area Project 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 January 21, 2021 - 22:39 GMT

    Project updates for the Week of Jan. 25, 2021

    TYLER – TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the Week of Jan. 25, 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 21, 2021 - 20:15 GMT

    El Paso District East Area Project Closures

    Loop 375 Frontage Road Project Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 through Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 (Be prepared to stop) Daily, from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. South Americas Avenue (frontage road) southbound to northbound turnaround will be blocked occasionally near Union …

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  • Published on January 20, 2021 - 16:06 GMT

    NETT Red River County

    PARIS – TxDOT officials today announced that phase two of a project to upgrade and improve a portion of the Northeast Texas Trail in Red River County began Jan. 15, 2021. The contractor, Encino Landscape Inc., was granted 168 working days, weather …

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  • Published on January 20, 2021 - 00:20 GMT

    Pavement/Soil Core Sample Collection Closures

    Pavement/soil core sample collection (B-1) Thursday & Friday, January 21-22 (36-hour closure) N. Santa Fe St. (northbound) between E. Yandell Dr. and Wyoming Ave. Outside lane closed. Crews will be working onsite from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pavement/soil core …

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  • Published on January 15, 2021 - 16:49 GMT

    Project updates for the Week of Jan. 18, 2021

    TYLER – TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the Week of Jan. 18, 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 14, 2021 - 22:37 GMT

    US 75 Cross Street Closures

    PARIS – TxDOT officials today announced that a series of three cross street intersections closures on US 75 in Sherman, Texas, will begin this month. Each closure is scheduled to last no more than one week. Only one closure will occur at a time, to …

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  • Published on January 14, 2021 - 22:37 GMT

    FM 906 Lamar County

    PARIS – TxDOT officials today announced that a project to widen and improve a portion of FM 906 in Lamar County is scheduled to begin Jan. 18, 2021. The contractor, D.L. Lennon Inc., was granted 214 working days, weather permitting, to complete this …

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  • Published on January 13, 2021 - 00:50 GMT

    Comment Period Opens For 2021 - 2024 Rural Transportation Improvement Program Revision

    The comment period for a revision to the El Paso District 2021-2024 Rural Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) opens Jan. 14, 2021 and ends Jan. 28. The RTIP is a short-range program developed by the District in cooperation with rural planning …

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  • Published on January 11, 2021 - 23:03 GMT

    Overpass Project To Start In Winkler County

    KERMIT – A project to build an overpass on Highway 302 to go over Highway 115 and the railroad just west of Kermit is scheduled to begin Jan. 19, 2021. The project will include a little more than a mile of service roads to provide access to properties and …

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  • Published on January 9, 2021 - 00:52 GMT

    Winter Weather Continues to Impact the Texas Panhandle and Beyond

    AMARILLO – Maintenance crews for TxDOT in the Amarillo and surrounding districts have worked this week treating roadways with brine in advance of a winter weather system that will bring varying amounts of snow accumulation this weekend. According to the …

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  • Published on January 8, 2021 - 18:36 GMT

    TxDOT preparing roads for winter weather

    Tyler – TxDOT crews are getting ahead of the winter storm forecast for East Texas by preparing roadways around the eight-county district for icy conditions. The pre-treatment of bridges and other roadway areas susceptible to wind and ice will wrap up today …

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  • Published on January 8, 2021 - 18:36 GMT

    Project updates for the Week of Jan. 11, 2021

    TYLER – TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the week of Jan. 11, 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 7, 2021 - 23:23 GMT

    Traffic Alert: Major Weekend Closure of I-45 Gulf Freeway

    HOUSTON – TxDOT will close the I-45 Gulf Freeway southbound mainlanes between SH 96 and FM 517 in the League City area this weekend to realign the southbound mainlanes within the workzone. There will be a total closure of the I-45 southbound mainlanes …

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  • Published on January 7, 2021 - 20:19 GMT

    TxDOT Prepares for Winter Weather Sunday Night

    ATLANTA ─ TxDOT is issuing a warning to drivers in northeast Texas to be prepared for a wintry mix that could impact traffic Sunday evening, Jan. 10, 2021, and Monday morning. Crews in the Atlanta District will be pre-treating roads for the next two days …

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  • Published on January 7, 2021 - 17:05 GMT

    Construction Begins on New I-35 Ramps in San Marcos

    SAN MARCOS – The Texas Department of Transportation started construction this week on the I-35 from Loop 82 to River Ridge Parkway project in Hays County. This project constructs new northbound I-35 ramps to reduce backups on the mainlanes and frontage …

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  • Published on January 6, 2021 - 23:09 GMT

    Area Engineer Hired for Fort Stockton Office

    FORT STOCKTON – Feng-pin An, P.E., has been appointed as the new Area Engineer for the Fort Stockton Area Office as the new area engineer. In his new role, Feng-pin will oversee design and construction operations in Pecos, Reeves, and Terrell counties. He …

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  • Published on January 6, 2021 - 20:03 GMT

    Railroad Crossing Repairs Planned In Farwell

    FARWELL—FM 292, in the city of Farwell, will be closed to traffic next Tuesday, Jan. 12, to allow Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF) to safely perform routine maintenance work on the railroad crossing. FM 292 traffic will be detoured around the …

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  • Published on January 6, 2021 - 00:09 GMT

    Traffic switch scheduled for SH 334

    Tyler – TxDOT is preparing to make a traffic switch on the SH 334 Bridge Project between Seven Points and Gun Barrel City. Traffic is scheduled to be moved on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. The switch, tentatively set to begin at 7 p.m., Thursday, will place …

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