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Texas Department of Transportation Press Releases

826 Press Releases
  • 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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  • Published on December 1, 2020 - 13:36 GMT

    Traffic Signal Project Set At 87th Street and US 385 In Odessa

    ODESSA – A project to install traffic signals at U.S. Highway 385 and 87th Street in north Odessa is scheduled to begin this month (Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020). U.S. 385 is also referred to locally as Andrews Highway. In addition to the traffic signals, …

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  • Published on November 30, 2020 - 18:12 GMT

    FM 1550 Fannin County

    PARIS – TxDOT officials today announced that a project to rehabilitate and improve a portion of FM 1550 in Fannin County is set to begin Nov. 18, 2020. Contractor Harrison, Walker & Harper, Paris, Texas, was granted 300 working days, weather permitting …

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  • Published on November 30, 2020 - 18:12 GMT

    Concrete Repairs Delta, Lamar Counties

    PARIS – TxDOT officials today announced that full-depth concrete repairs on three roadways in Delta and Lamar Counties is slated to begin Nov. 16, 2020. Contractor O. Trevino Construction LLC was awarded the contract to complete this project in these …

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  • Published on November 30, 2020 - 18:11 GMT

    US 271 Lamar County

    PARIS – TxDOT officials today announced that workers will be working on US 271 north of Loop 286 around Paris, Texas, in preparation for the installation of a turn lane and acceleration lane on that roadway. Contractor GHB Equipment Company LLC will be …

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  • Published on November 30, 2020 - 18:11 GMT

    FM 499 Hunt County

    PARIS – TxDOT officials today announced that a project to replace the bridge on FM 499 at Lynn Creek will begin Nov. 30, 2020. The contractor, Hodges and Son, were granted 96 working day, weather permitting, to complete this project valued at more than $ …

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  • Published on November 30, 2020 - 18:11 GMT

    US 75 Grayson Co

    PARIS – TxDOT officials today announced that a series of four cross street intersections closures on US 75 in Sherman, Texas, will begin Nov. 30, 2020. Each closure is scheduled to last no more than one week. Each closure will enable contractor crews to …

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  • Published on November 30, 2020 - 18:11 GMT

    Northbound US 75 Grayson Co

    PARIS – TxDOT officials today announced two closures on northbound US 75 in Sherman, Texas, beginning Nov. 30, 2020. Exit 59 from the northbound lanes of US 75, which carries traffic to Pecan and Washington Streets, and the northbound entrance ramp to US …

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