Sept. 5, 2024 By Kelly E. Lindner AUSTIN — Science fiction is quickly becoming reality in life — but it’s also just another day on the job site at TxDOT. If you’ve ever visited a TxDOT job site, don’t be alarmed if you notice a robotic worker. There’s …
Sept. 3, 2024 by Ray Pedraza PHARR — For Daniel Garcia, civil engineering is a family tradition. Garcia is the director of construction for TxDOT in Pharr, a position which his dad once held for many years. “Essentially in my capacity, I oversee …
Aug. 27, 2024 By Staff AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced a record $148 billion in total investment for Texas’ transportation infrastructure. This investment includes the unanimous adoption of the more than $104 billion 10-year transportation …
Aug. 26, 2024 By Laura Butterbrodt AUSTIN – Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its meeting on Aug. 22, 2024. Maritime The commission approved a Ship Channel Improvement Revolving Fund loan to widen and deepen the …
AUSTIN – To provide Texans with toll relief and more free lanes on which to drive, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is preparing to terminate the SH 288 Comprehensive Development Agreement (CDA). This action will place the SH 288 managed …
Aug. 21, 2024 By Lisa Tipton ABILENE — A grieving Texas Panhandle family is working with TxDOT to speak out about the importance of making responsible driving decisions — a point made tragically clear by their daughter’s crashed car, which the family …
AUSTIN – The reckless act of drinking and driving could change your life forever, but it only takes a few minutes to find a sober ride. As law enforcement increases its presence leading up to Labor Day, drivers can save their own life and the lives of …
Aug. 15, 2024 By Tila Grant DALLAS — When Gregory Hunter and his colleague Bernadine Moore retired from their long careers in law enforcement and joined TxDOT, they brought with them a wealth of experience in crash reconstruction and traffic safety. After …
Aug. 13, 2024 By Ryan LaFontaine DALLAS — What started as just an idea many years ago is now a statewide initiative to develop some of the best engineers on the planet. Nearly two decades ago, a TxDOT engineer in Dallas devised a plan that would give young …
Aug. 9, 2024 By Cynthia Vaquera PORT ARANSAS — Meet Captain David Askew, Port Aransas ferry deck supervisor, whose voyage with TxDOT began on Sept. 1, 2012. His adventure on the water began as a safety supervisor, watching ferry captains in action. “I' …
Aug. 7, 2024 By Tila Grant DENTON — A new pilot program for laying hot mix asphalt will help streamline projects and improve the longevity and quality of roads. Each summer, when the temperatures soar, TxDOT crews work to maintain roads by laying hot mix …
AUSTIN – Texans across the state rely on public transit, and new funding from the Texas Department of Transportation will help provide access and expand service for people to get to jobs, school, medical appointments, and other important destinations. More …
July 31, 2024 By Laura Butterbrodt AUSTIN – Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its meeting on July 30, 2024. UTP public involvement The Texas Transportation Commission adopted the “Connecting Texas 2050” long range …
HOUSTON — At the 2024 WASHTO conference in Omaha, Neb., TxDOT was presented with the award for Safety by America’s Transportation Awards. The hardware went to TxDOT’s $217 million State Highway 146 Expansion Project, which included the construction of a 2. …
AUSTIN — Paving the way for the future of transportation in the state, the Texas Transportation Commission adopted the “Connecting Texas 2050,” long range transportation plan. This will serve as the cornerstone planning document to help guide priorities in …
July 25, 2024 By Lauren Macias-Cervantes EL PASO — So much for lifeguarding or summer travel. Dozens of young Texans are spending their summer at TxDOT, gaining experience, sharpening skills and building a future. “This is my first job, and at 17, I …
July 23, 2024 By Paul Stinson FORT DAVIS — In late April, 25 members of TxDOT’s West Texas environmental staff left the hum of their computers to listen to nature, wildlife experts and Native American tribal representatives as part of a field training …
ATLANTA - The Texas Department of Transportation has opened a new bridge on State Highway 8, crossing Wright Patman Lake between Bowie and Cass counties. "The width of the old bridges was not up to our current standards for a highway like SH 8," …
July 22, 2024 By Shannon McIntire AMARILLO — Earlier this year, the Texas Panhandle was engulfed in the largest wildfire in the state’s history, setting ablaze more than 1 million acres and prompting a rapid response from TxDOT crews in the area. The …
July 19, 2024 By Jessye Fan HOUSTON—In the wake of Hurricane Beryl’s path through Texas, TxDOT crews have been working hard to repair, restore and resolve issues caused by the storm. Hurricane Beryl made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane near Matagorda …
