Sept. 22, 2025 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN — As Texas continues pushing forward with safer, more innovative intersections, the state has plenty of reasons to celebrate National Roundabouts Week. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has reported …
Sept. 18, 2025 By Tila Grant DALLAS — Imagine North Texas at rush hour: Cars streaming down roadways, intersections humming with activity, and traffic lights blinking in perfect rhythm. Behind the scenes, a group of unsung heroes work tirelessly—often …
AUSTIN – Texas parents will do anything to protect their child – like checking under the bed for monsters at night or researching all the ingredients in baby food. But one of the most effective ways to protect children is often overlooked: properly …
Sept. 9, 2025 By Jake Smith WACO — New highway signs are up on I-35 thanks to a complex operation involving drones to get them in the air. A handful of dynamic message signs reached the end of their shelf life recently, triggering the need for replacement …
Sept. 3, 2025 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN – From breaking ground on long-awaited projects to completing critical emergency repairs ahead of schedule, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) had a landmark month in August, advancing efforts to …
Sept. 2, 2025 By Rickey Dailey PORT ARANSAS – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) works to keep all Texans safe: drivers, contractors, TxDOT employees and wildlife. A rare sighting of a West Indian manatee temporarily halted construction in late …
Aug. 29, 2025 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN – If you're celebrating the end of summer with a road trip this Labor Day weekend, TxDOT has some travel forecasts available to help you make plans. The TxDOT Labor Day weekend travel forecast provides a day-by- …
Aug. 28, 2025 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN — In the complex world of traffic safety, subtle design choices can make the difference between a safe commute and a fatal crash. While enforcement and education are an important part of traffic safety, the …
Aug. 22, 2025 By Laura Butterbrodt AUSTIN – Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its August 2025 meeting. In memoriam On Aug. 6, TxDOT lost its treasured chairman, J. Bruce Bugg, Jr. During the August Commission meeting …
Aug. 21, 2025 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced a new 10-year transportation plan with a total projected investment of over $146 billion. The plan by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will invest in local roads and major congestion …
Aug. 19, 2025 By Bailey Doucet HOUSTON – Beneath the overpass at Spur 527 and Milam Street, a once-forgotten stretch of concrete has been transformed into a vibrant public gallery with a new mural, marking the beginning of a larger effort to enhance …
Aug, 13, 2025 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN — The Texas Transportation Commission recently approved more than $13.4 million in combined federal, state and local funding to support critical infrastructure upgrades at nine Texas airports. The funding will be …
Aug. 7, 2025 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN — From a new bridge restoring connectivity in Travis County to congestion-relieving overpasses in Houston and pedestrian-friendly upgrades in the Panhandle, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is marking a …
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 …
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