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Texas Department of Transportation Press Releases

813 Press Releases
  • Published on August 14, 2020 - 14:19 GMT

    TxDOT Making Road Improvement In Dawson, Lynn Counties

    LAMESA – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is ready to begin construction on a $23.9 million project that will make major roadway improvements to US 180/SH 137 in the city of Lamesa, and safety improvements to Loop 76/Business 87 in the city …

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  • Published on August 14, 2020 - 00:37 GMT

    Traffic Alert: Major Weekend Closure on I-69 Southwest Freeway

    HOUSTON – As part of the I-610 West Loop/ I-69 Southwest Freeway interchange project, the Texas Department of Transportation will close all northbound and southbound mainlanes of I-69 Southwest Freeway between between I-610 West Loop and S. Rice Avenue …

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  • Published on August 12, 2020 - 22:06 GMT

    Routine Maintenance Planned For Slide Road (FM 1730)

    LUBBOCK – Beginning around mid-day tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 13, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will reduce Slide Road (FM 1730), between south Loop 289 and 98th Street, to one lane of traffic in each direction. The work will allow crews to …

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  • Published on August 10, 2020 - 19:27 GMT

    Pavement Repairs Scheduled For US 62/385 In Seminole

    SEMINOLE—Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) crews are scheduled to make roadway repairs to southbound US 62/385 (Main Street) in the city of Seminole next week, from Aug. 17 - 20. Work to mill the roadway and then place new asphalt, between NW …

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  • Published on August 7, 2020 - 22:19 GMT

    SH 19 Hopkins County

    PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that a project to improve guardrails and apply safety end treatments to fixed object on a portion of State Highway 19 in Hopkins County will begin the week of Aug. 12. Contractor Highway …

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  • Published on August 7, 2020 - 19:39 GMT

    Swisher County Bridge Project Under Way

    SWISHER COUNTY – Work on a $1.54 million Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) project to replace the FM 2301 bridge, over Tule Creek in the eastern part of Swisher County, is under way. Project contractor is Blackstone Concrete Venture LLC, of …

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  • Published on August 6, 2020 - 18:19 GMT

    New Section of SH 249 to Open for Drivers

    A new 6.4-mile section of the SH 249 Project, Section 1A, is scheduled to open to the public on Aug. 8, 2020. Section 1A stretches from FM 1774 in Pinehurst to FM 1488 in Magnolia, and is a controlled-access tollway with intermittent frontage roads. Tolls …

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  • Published on August 6, 2020 - 15:22 GMT

    US 75 Ramp Closures

    PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced the closure of two access ramps on US 75 in Sherman, Texas. The southbound US 75 exit ramp to Park Avenue (Exit 57) and the southbound US 75 entrance ramp from Lamar Street will close at …

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  • Published on August 6, 2020 - 15:22 GMT

    FM 911 Red River County

    PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that a project to widen and improve a portion of FM 911 in Red River County began on Aug. 3, 2020. Contractor H.H. Howard & Son Inc. was granted 292 working days, weather permitting, …

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  • Published on August 4, 2020 - 16:15 GMT

    I-30 Closure in Arlington

    WHEN: Friday, Aug. 7, 7 p.m. to Monday, Aug. 10, 5 a.m., weather and venue schedules permitting     WHERE:                       Interstate 30 from Farm to Market Road 157/Collins Street to State Highway 161/President George Bush Turnpike ARLINGTON – The …

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  • Published on August 3, 2020 - 21:04 GMT

    TxDOT to Address Bottleneck Along Northbound I-35 Near SH 45 North

    The Texas Department of Transportation started construction today on the I-35 from Grand Avenue Parkway to SH 45 North project in Travis County. The project is intended to reduce bottlenecks along this busy stretch of roadway by reversing the northbound I- …

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  • Published on August 3, 2020 - 18:04 GMT

    State Approves Funding For Gaines County Airport

    SEMINOLE – The Texas Transportation Commission approved approximately $600,000 in funding for the Gaines County Airport during its July meeting. The federal funds are part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed to provide …

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  • Published on July 31, 2020 - 22:19 GMT

    Project Updates for the Week of Aug. 3, 2020

    TYLER – TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the week of Aug. 3, 2020. Schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues. Slow down and …

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  • Published on July 31, 2020 - 22:19 GMT

    Traffic Alert: Major Weekend Closures on I-610 East Loop & I-10 East Freeway

    HOUSTON – The improvements at I-610 and the Houston Ship Channel bridge continues to make progress. There are several closures that will take place this weekend. Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, July 31 through 5 a.m. Monday, August 3 there will be several …

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  • Published on July 31, 2020 - 16:22 GMT

    Project Making Safety Improvements To 35 Miles Of Roadway Medians

    LUBBOCK –The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is set to begin a $6.05 million project to make safety improvements to more than 35 miles of medians along major roadways in Lubbock County. Cable median barriers will be installed along: US 84—from …

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  • Published on July 31, 2020 - 16:22 GMT

    Bridge on I-635 Over Seagoville Road to Close Over Two Weekends for Accelerated Bridge Construction

    BALCH SPRINGS – Interstate 635 (I-635) at Seagoville Road will be fully closed over two weekends in late August as the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) uses a new, innovative construction method to replace two bridges. The closures, which are …

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  • Published on July 30, 2020 - 20:42 GMT

    Section of Northeast Loop to be Resurfaced in Carthage

    A section of the northeast loop, US 59, around Carthage will receive a new riding surface during the coming year according to plans approved in July by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). “We will be resurfacing a 2.2-mile section of the …

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  • Published on July 29, 2020 - 21:56 GMT

    I-30/SH 360 Interchange Ramps to Open

    When: 8 p.m. Friday, July 31 to 7 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, weather permitting Where: Southbound SH 360 interchange ramp to westbound I-30 and Eastbound I-30 interchange ramp to southbound SH 360 ARLINGTON – As part of the I-30/SH 360 Interchange Project, the …

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  • Published on July 29, 2020 - 18:40 GMT

    US 183 N Traffic Shift and Lane Closures Set for Monday

    BRECKENRIDGE – Beginning Monday, August 3, motorists should expect various lane closures and traffic shifts due to the start of sewer line installation on US 183N. Work will begin at the intersection of US 180 and continue to the intersection of County …

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  • Published on July 29, 2020 - 18:40 GMT

    Annual Sealcoat Maintenance Continues in Eastland & Brown Counties

    EASTLAND & BROWN COUNTIES – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Brownwood District continues to perform the annual maintenance sealcoat project on several roadways this month. The project is currently in Eastland County and will move into …

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