AUSTIN - The following is a statement by TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams on the loss of Texas Transportation Commission Chairman J. Bruce Bugg, Jr. “It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the sudden passing of Chairman of the Texas …
AUSTIN – The Texas Transportation Commission awarded $96 million in combined state and federal funding to enhance transit programs serving both rural and urban communities across Texas. Texans across the state rely on public transit in their daily lives …
July 31, 2025 By Kenna Mitchell DALLAS — One of the most anticipated moments in a bridge replacement project is when an old structure can finally come down. These few hours are the culmination of a tremendous team effort that emphasizes safety above all …
July 30, 2025 By Laura Butterbrodt AUSTIN – Most TxDOT survey work includes establishing property boundaries, making maps and other above-ground tasks to prepare an area for design and construction. But last winter, a TxDOT survey team got to work …
HOUSTON – Delivering on the promise to provide toll relief, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is lowering toll rates on the SH 288 managed lanes in south Houston. Average daily toll rates will be reduced by nearly half on the Harris County …
July 23, 2025 By Bailey Doucet HOUSTON — From mountains to plains, TxDOT manages thousands of miles of roadway throughout the state, but it’s not just asphalt. On an ocean highway, ferries provide an important link for communities along the Gulf. …
What can I do? Talk to your city or county and TxDOT District. They are the first ones to propose projects at the local level that could eventually be developed and funded in the UTP. It is also key that you attend the public meetings to ensure your voice …
AUSTIN – Whether it’s catching a fish or smoking a brisket, Texans know the importance of patience. So, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is reminding drivers to use that patience behind the wheel and drive like a Texan: Kind. Courteous. Safe …
July/August 2025 edition honors Texas landmarks, culture, and pride while supporting statewide tourism July 9, 2025 By Staff AUSTIN — In a sweeping celebration of everything that makes Texas bold, Texas Highways Magazine’s latest issue is helping to …
July 1, 2025 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN — From the Permian Basin to the Gulf Coast, TxDOT continues to push forward on major infrastructure projects aimed at keeping Texas connected, safe and moving into the future. Here’s a look back at groundbreakings and …
June 28, 2025 By Rickey Dailey CORPUS CHRISTI – The much-anticipated new Harbor Bridge is now open to southbound traffic after the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) cut the ribbon today on the $1.3 billion project. "To remain the Best State …
AUSTIN – Now’s the time to weigh in on proposed projects in communities across the state. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is working on a new 10-year statewide transportation plan to meet the demand of a growing population and a thriving …
June 26, 2025 by Jeff Williford TYLER — By day, Nicholas Martin is coordinating road designs with precision and purpose. By night, he’s gliding across hardwood floors with rhythm and flair. As a design project coordinator for TxDOT in Tyler, Martin brings …
June 24, 2025 By Madison Schein MCKINNEY – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), along with local and state officials, broke ground last week on the Spur 399/State Highway 5 project between U.S. 75 and Stewart Road. The event marked a significant …
June 20, 2025 By Laura Butterbrodt AUSTIN – Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its June 2025 meeting. Unified Transportation Program The Commission heard about the draft 2026 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), …
June 18, 2025 By Ryan LaFontaine Alto, Texas — Joining forces with local partners, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is helping to revive a centuries-old basket making tradition using rivercane. In a unique partnership celebrating culture and …
June 17, 2025 By Tila Grant DALLAS — Guardrails are built to save lives, but repairing them comes at a steep cost, one that ultimately impacts every Texas taxpayer. Every week, TxDOT crews respond to damaged guardrails across the state, deploying emergency …
AUSTIN – Marcus Nalepa and his 8-year-old daughter Kelsey were on the way to her softball practice in League City when their lives changed forever. Just feet from Kelsey’s elementary school, a drunk driver slammed into the family car at a stop light. …
June 6, 2025 By Danny Perez HOUSTON – Layers of unsanctioned street art transformed two vacant buildings at 1530 Chartres St. and 2011 Leeland St. into a familiar gathering place locals informally call the Graffiti Park area. Seeking to honor that …
AUSTIN – A compromise of an account has led to improper downloads of a large number of crash records, and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is working to notify those affected. On May 12, 2025, TxDOT identified unusual activity in its Crash …
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