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Texas Department of Transportation Press Releases

826 Press Releases
  • Published on July 22, 2020 - 20:49 GMT

    FM Spur 121 Grayson County

    PARIS – TxDOT will host an online virtual public meeting at 5 p.m. July 28, 2020, to gather public input on the proposed new location roadway from CR 60 to FM 121 in Grayson County, known as the FM Spur 121 or Grayson Parkway. A pre-recorded audio and …

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  • Published on July 17, 2020 - 23:31 GMT

    Project Updates for the Week of July 20, 2020

    TYLER – TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the week of July 20, 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 17, 2020 - 17:54 GMT

    US 84 Safety Project Begins Monday

    LUBBOCK – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is set to begin a $1.95 million project to make safety improvements to more than nine miles of US 84, from MLK Jr. Boulevard in Lubbock to County Road 3300 (Mango Avenue) near the community of Posey …

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  • Published on July 16, 2020 - 20:53 GMT

    Road Work Lamar County

    PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that work to rehabilitate and improve the paved surface of two roads in Lamar County will begin July 20. The contractor, Richard Drake Construction Company LP, was granted 96 working days …

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  • Published on July 15, 2020 - 21:23 GMT

    Loop Overpass Project Starting In North Odessa

    ODESSA – A project to build an overpass that takes North Loop 338 over U.S. Highway 385 in northern Ector County is scheduled to start in late July. The decision to take Loop 338 over Highway 385 was made at the request of the City of Odessa and the …

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  • Published on July 14, 2020 - 21:41 GMT

    Traffic Alert: Major Closure I-45 Gulf Freeway Southbound Connector to FM 1764

    HOUSTON – The Texas Department of Transportation will close the I-45 Gulf Freeway southbound connector to FM 1764 and the FM 1764 northbound connector to I-45 in Galveston County starting Tuesday, July 14 until mid-November for the demolition and …

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  • Published on July 14, 2020 - 15:53 GMT

    Annual Road Maintenance Project begins in Eastland County

    EASTLAND COUNTY – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) started the annual maintenance sealcoat in the city of Ranger on Monday, July 13 and will continue working on roadways throughout the county in the next few weeks. TxDOT’s contractor is …

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  • Published on July 10, 2020 - 16:32 GMT

    District Seal Coat Season to Begin Next Week

    LUBBOCK – More than 320 miles of state roadways are scheduled for preventative maintenance work during the months of July and August. The roads are part of the Lubbock District’s 2020 sealcoat program. “Seal coating provides a variety of benefits to the …

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  • Published on July 9, 2020 - 23:13 GMT

    US 82 Fannin County

    PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that a major lane shift for westbound traffic on US 82 in Fannin County will occur July 17, weather permitting. Westbound traffic traveling on US 82 near Honey Grove at the Fannin-Lamar …

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  • Published on July 9, 2020 - 23:13 GMT

    TxDOT to Host Virtual Public Workshop for the Loop 360 From MoPac To RM 2244 Project

    AUSTIN — TxDOT will host a virtual public workshop between July 8 and July 23, 2020, to explain proposed improvements for Loop 360 from MoPac to RM 2244. The workshop will include a prerecorded video presentation and access to display boards, exhibits and …

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  • Published on July 9, 2020 - 23:13 GMT

    Traffic Alert: 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 July 2, 2020 - 18:38 GMT

    Highway 385 Project Starts after July 4 Holiday

    ODESSA – A project to rehabilitate a section of Highway 385 in Odessa is scheduled to begin in July. The road is also known locally as Andrews Highway. The primary focus of work will be to resurface Highway 385 from Yukon Road to Highway 191 (known locally …

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

    State Approves Funding for Denver City Airport

    DENVER CITY– The Texas Transportation Commission approved approximately $4.6 million in funding for the Denver City Airport at its June 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 June 29, 2020 - 22:04 GMT

    Loop 286 Virtual Public Meeting

    PARIS – TxDOT will host an online virtual public meeting at 5 p.m. July 16, 2020, to gather public input on proposed improvements for Loop 286 around Paris, Texas, in Lamar County. A pre-recorded audio and video presentation will cover several improvements …

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  • Published on June 29, 2020 - 16:43 GMT

    FM 1566 Hunt County

    PARIS – TxDOT officials today announced that a project to improve and rehabilitate a portion of FM 1566 in Hunt County begins July 8. The contractor, We Build Inc., was granted 246 working days, weather permitting, to complete this project valued at more …

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  • 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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