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Texas Department of Transportation Press Releases

826 Press Releases
  • 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 …

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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

    TxDOT Expands Human Trafficking Awareness Training for Employees

    AUSTIN — In an effort to help put an end to human and labor trafficking, the Texas Department of Transportation Austin District expanded training for employees during a virtual event Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. The virtual training event kicked off with …

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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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  • 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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