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Texas Department of Transportation Press Releases

813 Press Releases
  • Published on December 29, 2020 - 20:55 GMT

    TxDOT Brownwood prepares for winter storm

    December 29, 2020 BROWNWOOD – In preparation for an anticipated strong winter storm, the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Brownwood District has begun prepping and staging equipment, treating major state maintained roadways and structures and …

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  • Published on December 28, 2020 - 23:36 GMT

    TxDOT Ready to Rumble With New Safety Projects in the Austin Area

    AUSTIN — A new year brings a new opportunity to End the Streak of daily traffic deaths on Texas roadways. As part of that effort, several safety projects are expected to get underway in early 2021 to help prevent lane departures. Crews will repaint outside …

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  • Published on December 28, 2020 - 21:19 GMT

    TxDOT Continues to Seek Input on Planned Overhaul for I-35 Through Downtown Austin

    AUSTIN – TxDOT is hosting a virtual public scoping meeting to gather input on proposed improvements on I-35 from US 290 East to SH 71/Ben White Boulevard. The $4.9 billion improvement project, known as the I-35 Capital Express Central project, proposes …

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  • Published on December 18, 2020 - 19:27 GMT

    Project updates through Week of Jan. 4, 2021

    TYLER – TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district through the week of Jan. 4, 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 December 17, 2020 - 00:52 GMT

    TxDOT Unwraps Completed MoPac Intersections Project

    AUSTIN - TxDOT celebrated the completion of the MoPac Intersections project with Santa Claus cutting the ribbon during a live virtual ceremony. In addition to Santa, TxDOT officials were joined by State Sen. Sarah Eckhardt, State Rep. Vikki Goodwin, Travis …

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  • Published on December 15, 2020 - 22:26 GMT

    Bullard Intersection

    TYLER – TxDOT is preparing to make short-term safety improvements at the intersection of County Road 3801 and US 69 in Bullard. TxDOT has continued to work closely with the city of Bullard and Cherokee County to identify safety improvements at the …

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  • Published on December 15, 2020 - 22:26 GMT

    Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport

    PARIS – TxDOT officials today announced that a $1.7 million grant approved by the Texas Transportation Commission at its December meeting will fund improvements at Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport in Hopkins County. The funds will be used for planned …

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  • Published on December 14, 2020 - 20:31 GMT

    TxDOT Prepared for Winter Season

    TYLER – With the official start of winter approaching, the Texas Department of Transportation Tyler District has been ensuring its crews and equipment are ready for whatever the season brings with it. Crews have spent the last couple of months finalizing …

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  • Published on December 11, 2020 - 16:11 GMT

    Project Updates for the Week of Dec. 14, 2020

    TYLER – TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the week of Dec. 14, 2020. Work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues. Slow down …

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  • Published on December 11, 2020 - 16:10 GMT

    Railroad Repairs To Impact Traffic In Farwell

    FARWELL—FM 292, in the city of Farwell, will be closed to traffic on Dec. 15—16, 2020, to allow Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad to safely perform routine maintenance work on the railroad crossing. FM 292 traffic will be detoured around the work area …

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  • Published on December 10, 2020 - 22:25 GMT

    Safety Lighting to be Installed at Area Highway Intersections

    ATLANTA – Eight highway intersections in Northeast Texas will have new safety lighting systems added during the coming year, according to plans approved in December 2020 by TxDOT. “Nighttime lighting systems at the intersections that will have energy …

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  • Published on December 10, 2020 - 18:06 GMT

    Swisher County Bridge Replacement Project Scheduled

    SWISHER COUNTY – TxDOT is scheduled to begin a $552,000 project this week to replace the bridge over Tule Creek on County Road (CR) 20 in eastern Swisher County. Project contractor is Blackstone Concrete Venture LLC, of Lubbock. “Crews are scheduled to …

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  • Published on December 9, 2020 - 22:14 GMT

    Work on Quinlan Bypass in Hunt County Begins in January

    PARIS – TxDOT officials today announced that construction on the Quinlan Bypass in Hunt County is slated to begin in early January 2021. The contractor, RPM Construction, was granted 384 working days, weather permitting, to complete this project valued at …

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  • Published on December 7, 2020 - 23:19 GMT

    Sign Vandalism Is A Costly Safety Issue

    HALE COUNTY – It’s not a harmless prank or a joking matter. Tampering, vandalizing or removing traffic signs is a crime—not to mention a serious safety hazard that puts lives at risk. “Serious consequences can result when signs are moved, knocked down or …

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  • Published on December 7, 2020 - 16:57 GMT

    US 82 traffic shift Fannin County

    PARIS – TxDOT officials today announced that a major shift for westbound traffic on US 82 in Fannin County will occur the week of Dec. 14, 2020, weather permitting. Westbound traffic traveling on US 82 from near the State Highway 121 intersection to …

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  • Published on December 4, 2020 - 14:11 GMT

    TxDOT Taking Input On I-20 Near Pecos

    REEVES COUNTY – An online presentation has been posted to www.txdot.gov to discuss Interstate 20 from 0.3 miles west of County Road 419 (Shaw Road) to 1.5 miles east of County Road 117 (Collie Road) near Pecos in Reeves County. The proposed improvements to …

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  • Published on December 3, 2020 - 17:45 GMT

    SH 121 Peak Hour Lanes Opening

    WHEN:                       Starting Dec. 7, 2020, weather permitting     WHERE: North and southbound State Highway 121 from State Highway 183 to Glade Road NORTHEAST TARRANT COUNTY – TxDOT will open new peak hour lanes on north and southbound SH 121 from …

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  • Published on December 2, 2020 - 16:10 GMT

    TxDOT Plans to Widen Busy Roadway in Round Rock, Seeks Public Input

    ROUND ROCK – The Texas Department of Transportation is proposing to improve safety and mobility by widening US 79 from I‑35 to east of FM 1460 in Williamson County. A draft environmental assessment is available for public review and TxDOT will be …

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  • Published on December 1, 2020 - 22:14 GMT

    Traffic Signals Fannin, Lamar Counties

    PARIS – TxDOT officials today announced that work to install traffic signal improvements at three locations in Fannin and Lamar Counties is set to begin Dec. 14, 2020. North Texas Traffic Systems Construction was granted 85 working days, weather permitting …

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  • Published on December 1, 2020 - 17:50 GMT

    TxDOT Seeks Input on the I-35 Capital Express South Project

    AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Transportation is hosting a virtual stakeholder meeting to gather input on proposed improvements on I-35 from SH 71/Ben White Boulevard to SH 45 Southeast. The $300 million improvement project, known as the I-35 Capital …

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