Officials from the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) released information on various lane closures and updates due to ongoing projects: On Monday, June 24, expect various lane closures on Spur 591 in Potter County for patching operations. On Monday, northbound traffic will either be detoured from Fillmore Street over to Buchanan Street or from Buchanan […]
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TxDOT road closures for week of June 21, 2024
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) El Paso has released a list of road closures for June 21, which could affect your commute. I-10 Widening West Project 49-hour closure Saturday, June 22 at 4 a.m., through Monday, June 24 at 5 a.m. DETOUR: Take Exit 11 (SH 20/Mesa Street/Thorn Avenue), […]
TxDOT road closures for week of June 16
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Here are some road closures to keep in mind this weekend and in the coming week, courtesy of Texas Department of Transportation, including a couple of major closures for the I-10 Widening West Project. Guardrail Repair 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, June 17 Tuesday, June 18 Wednesday, June 19 […]
TxDOT working to remove debris from state right-of-way
Jun. 14—TYLER — The Texas Department of Transportation is currently working in numerous counties to remove debris from the state right-of-way left behind from recent storms. This covers the entire Tyler District which includes Anderson, Cherokee, Gregg, Henderson, Rusk, Smith, Wood and Van Zandt counties. Please be advised that crews will not pick up debris […]
TxDOT road work includes seal coat operations on Business IH-40
Officials from the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) released information on various lane closures and updates due to ongoing projects: Throughout the week, expect various lane closures on Business IH-40 from I-40 to US 60 for seal coat operations in Potter County. Please drive with caution and reduce speed through all work zones. All projects […]
TxDOT promotes Click It or Ticket campaign in Lubbock
Baird family partners with TxDOT after losing teen
Aspen Blessing, 18, was killed on the morning of March 10 when a driver allegedly drove drunk on the wrong side of Interstate Highway 20 and hit her car head on. The family is speaking out, hoping to change the minds of anyone who is thinking about driving while under the influence. They have decided […]
TxDOT launches new ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign in Texas. Here’s when it will be enforced
The Texas Department of Transportation is launching a new initiative aimed at improving traffic safety throughout the state. The state’s new “Click It or Ticket” campaign will be announced Wednesday by officials from TxDOT, the Austin Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety, according to a news release. It’s meant to encourage motorists […]
Input sought on TxDOT roadmap for Amarillo District’s rural projects
Public input for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Amarillo District’s Rural Transportation Improvement Plan for 2025-2028 is being accepted now through May 13. A recording of a May 1 meeting is available on TxDOT’s website, https://www.txdot.gov/projects/hearings-meetings/amarillo/2024/2025-2028-amarillo-rural-tip.html as well as a link to the full list of proposed projects. Truck parking areas, safety lights, bridge […]
TxDOT study draws concerns over fate of wetlands
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – There is growing concerns over the fate of Rio Bosque Wetlands if the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) expansion study moves forward. TxDOT said the Border Highway East (BHE) Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study looks to reduce traffic in the community by connecting Loop 375 to the Tornillo point […]
TxDOT to begin 4-year I-27 widening, improvement project between Amarillo and Canyon this summer
The Texas Department of Transportation’s Amarillo office announced on social media Tuesday that the agency has awarded a contract to Webber, LLC to improve both directions of Interstate 27 between Amarillo and Canyon. The project was bid at $312 million and is the Amarillo District‘s largest project to date, a Facebook post stated. Construction on […]
TxDOT Know Before You Go for the week of April 8, 2024
Officials from the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) released information on various lane closures and updates due to ongoing projects: Throughout the week, expect various lane closures on I-40 westbound at Ross and Arthur for bridgework. The work is expected to finish by the end of the week. Please drive with caution and reduce speed […]