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Texas Department of Transportation Press Releases

791 Press Releases
  • Published on June 26, 2020 - 20:08 GMT

    Various Daytime Lane Closures Planned For US 87, Loop 88

    LUBBOCK – Lane and shoulder closures are planned for the next several weeks along US 87 and Loop 88 (FM 1585) in southern Lubbock County. Beginning Monday, June 29, drivers should anticipate various daily lane closure on both US 87, one mile, north and …

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  • Published on June 25, 2020 - 21:44 GMT

    Traffic Alert: Major Weekend Closure I-45 Gulf Freeway

    HOUSTON – The upcoming July 4th weekend will see many motorists taking to the road. As such there will be a lane closure restriction* in place beginning at 12 p.m. Friday, July 3 through 5 a.m. July 6. In order to move forward with several maintenance and …

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  • Published on June 25, 2020 - 16:00 GMT

    I-10 East Freeway to Be Closed in Both Directions Between I-45 AND I-69 in Downtown Houston this Weekend

    HOUSTON – The Texas Department of Transportation will close the I-10 East Freeway eastbound and westbound mainlanes between I-45 and I-69 this weekend to hang bridge beams for the reconstruction of the Elysian Viaduct Bridge north of Downtown Houston. …

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  • Published on June 25, 2020 - 16:00 GMT

    Major Weekend Closure I-610 WEST LOOP at 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 mainlanes of I-610 West Loop at I-69 Southwest Freeway in both directions (northbound and southbound) beginning …

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  • Published on June 25, 2020 - 16:00 GMT

    TxDOT Celebrates Completion of I-35 at Oltorf Street Project with Virtual Ribbon Cutting

    AUSTIN —  COVID-19 may have stopped in-person gatherings, but TxDOT has found a way to celebrate the completion of the I-35 at Oltorf Street Improvement project, virtually. This Texas Clear Lanes-funded project is the eighth Mobility35 project to be …

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  • Published on June 25, 2020 - 16:00 GMT

    Two Bridges on SH 98 to be Replaced in SW Bowie County

    Two narrow bridges on State Highway 98 in Southwest Bowie County will be replaced over the next couple of years according to plans approved in June by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). “We will be replacing the bridges crossing Anderson Creek …

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  • Published on June 22, 2020 - 16:35 GMT

    US 271 Virtual Public Meeting

    PARIS – TxDOT will host an online virtual public meeting at 6 p.m. June 30, 2020, to gather public input on proposed improvements for US 271 in Lamar and Red River Counties. A pre-recorded audio and video presentation will cover several improvements …

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  • Published on June 19, 2020 - 15:35 GMT

    Second Seal Coat Project Starts In Odessa District

    ODESSA – A second district seal coat project is under way across the Odessa District of the Texas Department of Transportation. Nearly 90 miles of roads in five counties will be worked on in June and July. Each year the Odessa District seal coats select …

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  • Published on June 19, 2020 - 15:35 GMT

    Major Weekend Closure of I-10 East Freeway

    HOUSTON – The Waco St. Bridge demolition and reconstruction project continues to make progress. Since the project began in February, crews have removed the Waco St. bridge over I-10 and shifted the eastbound and westbound lanes to remove existing concrete …

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  • Published on June 18, 2020 - 20:20 GMT

    Major Weekend Closure of I-610 West Loop

    HOUSTON – As part of the I-610 West Loop/ I-69 Southwest Freeway interchange project, the Texas Department of Transportation will close all northbound mainlanes of I-610 West Loop between I-69 Southwest Freeway and Richmond Avenue beginning Friday, June 19 …

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  • Published on June 18, 2020 - 17:34 GMT

    Virtual Public Meeting Scheduled for Downtown 10

    The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) El Paso District has scheduled a virtual public meeting for Downtown 10. The project is the first to stem from the District’s Reimagine I-10 Study and encompasses the area of I-10 from Executive Center …

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  • Published on June 12, 2020 - 20:06 GMT

    Project Updates

    TYLER – TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the Week of June 15, 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 June 11, 2020 - 20:48 GMT

    HERO Program Launches in El Paso District

    The TxDOT El Paso District will launch the Highway Emergency Response Operator (HERO) program Monday, June 15. The program, aimed at improving safety for motorists and first responders, consists of a fleet of patrol vehicles that will assist on El Paso …

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  • Published on June 10, 2020 - 18:13 GMT

    US 75 bridge closure

    PARIS – TxDOT officials today announced that the pedestrian bridge over US 75 at Pecan Street in Sherman will close for construction on June 15, 2020. Pedestrians are advised to cross under US 75 at the nearby Houston Street intersection, officials said. …

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  • Published on June 8, 2020 - 20:49 GMT

    Bridge maintenance projects

    PARIS – TxDOT officials today announced that project to perform preventative maintenance on three bridges in its Paris District is slated to begin June 15, 2020, weather permitting. In Lamar County, the bridge at FM 137 and Loop 286, will undergo concrete …

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  • Published on June 5, 2020 - 21:55 GMT

    US 75 Construction Update

    PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that a new phase of construction will begin June 12 on US 75 in Sherman, Texas, between Park Avenue and North Travis Street. This phase of construction will create several improvements to …

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  • Published on June 5, 2020 - 19:03 GMT

    Highway 385 in Southern Andrews County to be Rebuilt

    ANDREWS COUNTY – A project to rebuild 16 miles of Highway 385 in southern Andrews County has started this month. Work will also be done on the service roads just south of the city of Andrews. The project will consist of rehabilitating the road and then …

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  • Published on June 5, 2020 - 16:06 GMT

    Major Weekend Closure of I-69 Southwest Freeway at I-610 West Loop

    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 I-610 West Loop and Weslayan beginning Friday, …

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  • Published on June 4, 2020 - 18:59 GMT

    Overlay Planned for Tom Craddick Highway

    MIDLAND – A project to overlay a little more than 12 miles of the Tom Craddick Highway is scheduled to start the week of June 8. The Tom Craddick Highway is also known as the Highway 349 reliever route and goes from FM 1788 to Highway 349 in southern …

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  • Published on June 3, 2020 - 21:17 GMT

    Public Hearing Scheduled for Proposed Loop 88 Projects

    LUBBOCK COUNTY – Citizens are invited to attend a virtual public hearing for the proposed Loop 88 Segments 1, 2 and 4 projects. A pre-recorded, narrated video presentation for the proposed project will be available on Tuesday, June 9 at 4 p.m. on the Texas …

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