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Texas Department of Transportation Press Releases

842 Press Releases
  • Published on November 5, 2021 - 18:55 GMT

    TxDOT Project Updates for the Week of Nov. 8, 2021

    Anderson County Palestine Maintenance is scheduled to perform mill and inlay on US 287. Crew will then move to FM 321 to begin profiling traffic control. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car managing traffic control.   Anderson County …

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  • Published on November 3, 2021 - 18:42 GMT

    TxDOT ready to begin construction on Loop 88

    LUBBOCK – TxDOT is making history this week, as the state begins work to transform FM 1585 into Lubbock’s second major state loop, Loop 88. Contractor Sacyr Construction USA, LLC, of Miami, Florida, began placing work zone signs along the Phase 3A and 3B …

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  • Published on November 3, 2021 - 18:42 GMT

    TxDOT celebrates completion of first of two projects to improve mobility and safety in the Four Points area

    AUSTIN – TxDOT was joined by state and local elected officials to cut the ribbon on the RM 2222 Widening project in northwest Austin. “With the widening of RM 2222, we’re already seeing improvement in traffic flow,” Austin District Engineer Tucker Ferguson …

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  • Published on November 3, 2021 - 18:41 GMT

    TxDOT Approves Millions For Sidewalks, Bike Lanes and Safety Improvements

    ATLANTA -- As pedestrian and bicyclist deaths continue to rise in Texas, newly awarded funding will help Texans get safer access to schools, work, public transit and community destinations around the state. During its Oct. 28, 2021, meeting, the Texas …

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  • Published on November 1, 2021 - 21:52 GMT

    Project Celebration

    PARIS – High school seniors in TxDOT’s nine-county Paris District can earn some extra dollars for their Project Celebration events by participating in a fun video contest that highlights safe driving. Students work in teams to write, shoot and produce a …

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  • Published on November 1, 2021 - 19:12 GMT

    Sidewalk, ADA ramp project to make safety improvements

    TULIA – Work on TxDOT project to improve sidewalks and curb ramps on various roadways in Swisher, Castro and Floyd counties is set to begin next week, weather permitting. “The project will make sidewalk improvements and add or upgrade ramps to meet …

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  • Published on October 29, 2021 - 16:33 GMT

    TxDOT Project Updates for the Week of Nov. 1, 2021

    Anderson County Palestine Maintenance is scheduled to continue mill and inlay on Loop 256 on the southside. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car managing traffic control.   Anderson County construction projects updates: US 79 Super 2 Project …

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  • Published on October 28, 2021 - 23:51 GMT

    HERO Program Extended

    EL PASO – The Highway Emergency Response Operator (HERO) program in the TxDOT El Paso District will assist first responders and stranded motorists at least two more years. The El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization approved to provide federal funding …

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  • Published on October 28, 2021 - 20:58 GMT

    SH 37 Red River County

    PARIS – TxDOT officials today announced that a pavement resurfacing project along a portion of State Highway 37 in Red River County will begin Nov. 4, 2021. Contractor R.K. Hall LLC was granted 223 working days, weather permitting, to complete this project …

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  • Published on October 28, 2021 - 20:57 GMT

    US 67 To Get Passing Lanes In Pecos County South Of I-10

    FORT STOCKTON – A project to add passing lanes to 27.5 miles of U.S. Highway 67 in Pecos County is scheduled to start in November. Passing lanes will alternate throughout the entire segment.  The project will also replace a bridge at Burnt House Draw and …

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  • Published on October 28, 2021 - 18:09 GMT

    FM 275 Rains County

    PARIS – TxDOT officials today announced that a rehabilitation project on FM 275 in Rains County will begin soon. The contractor, Highway 19 Construction LLC, Sulphur Springs, Texas, was granted 330 working days, weather permitting, to complete this project …

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  • Published on October 27, 2021 - 23:22 GMT

    Construction Begins on the Robert S. Light Boulevard Project

    AUSTIN – TxDOT was joined by officials from the cities of Buda and Kyle, as well as Hays County to break ground on the RM 967/Robert S. Light Boulevard extension project. “Hays County is one of the fastest growing counties in Texas, bringing more mobility …

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  • Published on October 26, 2021 - 20:22 GMT

    Lowest Stemmons ribbon cutting ceremony

    DALLAS - The snip of a ribbon Monday commemorated a new approach to reducing traffic congestion in the Interstate 35E Lowest Stemmons corridor near downtown Dallas. Federal, state and local officials joined TxDOT in celebrating the completion of an $83 …

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  • Published on October 22, 2021 - 15:54 GMT

    TxDOT Project Updates for the Week of Oct. 25, 2021

    TYLER – TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the week of Oct. 25, 2021. Work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues. Slow down …

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  • Published on October 21, 2021 - 21:54 GMT

    TxDOT Completes US 290 Improvements Project in McDade

    MCDADE – Bastrop County officials joined TxDOT to celebrate the completion of the US 290 Improvements project in McDade. The eight-mile project completes the four-lane divided section of US 290 East between Elgin and Paige. “This project helps increase …

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  • Published on October 18, 2021 - 23:56 GMT

    Sidewalk, Curb Ramps

    PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that a project to upgrade pedestrian sidewalks and curb ramps at five locations in the Paris District is set to begin on Oct. 25. The contractor, Highway 19 Construction LLC, was granted …

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  • Published on October 18, 2021 - 13:36 GMT

    TxDOT Project Updates for the Week of Oct. 18, 2021

    TYLER – TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the week of Oct. 18, 2021. Work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues. Slow down …

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  • Published on October 15, 2021 - 17:05 GMT

    Road Report For Week of Oct. 10

    Weekly Roadwork Report – Oct. 10 – Oct. 16, 2021   Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to AR State Line, reconstructing and widening highway. Motorists should watch for trucks and equipment pulling onto the interstate   SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing …

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  • Published on October 14, 2021 - 17:30 GMT

    Child Car Seat Clinic

    PARIS – TxDOT personnel and Texas AgriLife Extension will conduct a child car passenger seat safety event from 3 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 20 at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds in Paris, Texas. TxDOT and AgriLife representatives will be on hand to help parents …

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  • Published on October 8, 2021 - 20:05 GMT

    Two Reeves County Overpasses To Get Repairs

    REEVES COUNTY – A bridge project to upgrade metal beam guard fence and make repairs to two bridges in Reeves County is scheduled to start the week of Oct. 18, 2021. One bridge is on Interstate 20 at Billingslea Draw near Toyah. The second bridge is on …

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