TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

TxDOT says motorists should expect closures this weekend as part of the Loop 1604 North Expansion Project.

Through May 31, Texans can attend in-person events or join a virtual meeting to share their ideas about the future of Texas mobility with the Texas Department of Transportation.

The Texas Department of Transportation is planning for its Connecting Texas 2050 plan and is seeking the public’s input on recommendations for the state’s long-range transportation plan.

The Texas Highway Patrol will increase its presence throughout the state through March 19 as many Texans will be traveling for spring break, St. Patrick’s Day and other local events.

TxDOT plans to begin its search for a environmental consultant later this month.

The Texas Department of Transportation reports a highway closure on I-10 East at Loop 1604 on the East Side due to a major crash.

Last year, TxDOT's independent consultant identified five concerns with the design of the new Harbor Bridge. All but one of those have been addressed.

With Spring Break slated to begin next week, the Texas Department of Transportation has announced that maintenance work on the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway has been completed.

Lawyers representing Hillcrest residents said TxDOT has failed to make improvements to the neighborhood that were promised more than eight years ago.

State Highway 123, also called Guadalupe Street, will once again be closed at the intersection of Interstate 35 through the weekend, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. This will allow crews to pour the new I-35 bridge deck.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

The 10-year plan aims to improve safety, congestion, and connectivity between rural and urban areas. Texans can provide input on the proposal this summer.

But what, exactly, is the aerodynamic dilemma that causes the birds to flop down on the roadway and tangle with traffic? “Really to try to resolve some of the issues of why did the pelican cross the road? “So what happens is you hit the concrete traffic barrier and wind speed increases,” he said. “So a little concrete parapet, two steel rails and then a steel pole and that eliminated or reduced and brought down our air speed,” Young said. For the pelicans, the physics have improved, but it’s hard to tell if that is the primary reason pelican deaths have been reduced from their highest levels of years past.

State Highway 123, also called Guadalupe Street, will be closed at the intersection of Interstate 35 through the weekend, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

State transportation officials are resurfacing State Highway 107 in Edinburg. Crews began work Sunday and it is scheduled to continue through March. In a news release, the Texas Department of Transportation said mill and overlay operations are occurring on SH 107, also known as University Drive in the area, between McColl Road and 10th Avenue in Edinburg. The project is scheduled to be completed by March 9 with crews working from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.Luckily, the work is happening in the overnight hours as the project is located in a busy part of Edinburg that includes the courthouse and the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley. According to the release, drivers should expect lane reductions and possible delays while crews are present.

Commuters traveling eastbound and westbound on the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway will encounter delays between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. starting Monday and through Wednesday, the Texas Department of Transportation said in a news release. According to TxDOT, a project contractor performing maintenance work will be moving traffic barricades from the eastbound lanes to the westbound lanes. The work will cause traffic to be stopped for brief periods of time. Drivers are reminded to slow down, stay alert in this work zone and always maintain a safe following distance as traffic could come to a standstill.

Drivers using the Queen Isabella Causeway today through Wednesday can expect traffic delays, as maintenance work continues on the bridge.

The Texas Department of Transportation has closed Loop 1604 and U.S. 281 direct connectors due to ice.

Drivers in northern Bexar County and the Hill Country had a slippery commute Tuesday morning, and they may face another on Wednesday.

A winter storm has brought ice and sleet to Central Texas, causing dangerous road conditions and one confirmed death in a 10-car pile-up.

School closures and hazardous road conditions are expected throughout a large portion of Texas, according to forecasts. State officials caution Texans about local power outages but expect the grid to stay up.

The Texas Department of Transportation’s San Antonio district has already been pre-treating major bridges and overpasses in the northern portion of Bexar County, as well as along I-35 into Comal County and I-10 toward the Kerrville area.

According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the last day without fatalities on Texas roadways was Nov. 7, 2000.

State officials said the Broadway corridor project could go to bid this year, but City Manager Erik Walsh said he hasn't seen any plans yet.

The Interstate 35 intersection at State Highway 123 and Guadalupe Street will close Friday night as crews set beams along the I-35 bridge.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News, News - Mobile, News Alert San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

The Texas Department of Transportation has closed access to Old Bastrop Highway (CR 266) south of State Highway 80.The road closure comes as TxDOT conducts work at the intersection of SH 80 and Old Ba[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

As construction continues on the Pharr Interchange, the Texas Department of Transportation said Tuesday that the Sioux Road underpass at I-69C will be temporarily closed nightly this week for construction activities.

The Texas Department of Transportation encourages residents living in its Pharr District, which includes Brooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr, Willacy and Zapata counties, to participate in a survey pertaining to bicycle needs in the area.

A fatal major crash has caused lanes closures on Loop 410, according to the San Antonio Police Department.

The Texas Department of Transportation in Pharr is starting the new year with fresh lane closures.

As Texans take to the roads this holiday season, the Texas Department of Transportation will conduct its annual Christmas and New Year’s traffic enforcement campaign.DPS will start its annual holiday [San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

The back-up started earlier Thursday morning. It's unclear when the highway will reopen.

A man was taken into custody by San Antonio police following an incident that led to an hours-long closure on Loop 410 at Highway 90.

The announcement comes after months of negotiations between TxDOT and Flatiron/Dragados, the developer overseeing the nearly $1 billion project.

Cities, towns and organizations across Texas can apply for funding to help improve infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.

The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country. Drivers are being cautioned to drive safely.

The Texas Department of Transportation will close a portion of State Highway 21 this weekend.SH21 will be shut down in both directions between State Highway 80 and FM 1966, starting at 5 a.m.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

The holiday season is quickly approaching and with that comes the harsh reality that Thanksgiving ranks second to the Christmas and New Year holiday period as the deadliest time of year for deadly crashes involving alcohol.

TxDOT broke ground on their newest project in the San Antonio-Area. The $39.2 million road improvement will stretch through Comal and Guadalupe counties.

Crews from the Texas Department of Transportation typically prepare their equipment during the fall, so they are ready for action when winter weather arrives.

Texans don't take kindly to people trashing the state.

At least one Texan has died in a traffic crash every day since Nov. 7, 2000, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

A portion of Interstate 10 is closed west of Seguin due to a major accident, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

Two traffic closures will impact San Marcos drives this weekend, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.There will be a closure at the intersection of Interstate 35 and Guadalupe Street/S[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News, News Alert San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

TxDOT seeks federal funds to increase rail service between major cities, including San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston, as well to other states.

The Texas Department of Transportation said in a statement that both the eastbound and westbound lanes of the interstate will be closed at 1 p.m. Monday between Tower Road and Valverde Road in Alamo as investigators reconstruct a recent fatal crash at the location.

The bridge project is at least four years behind schedule and likely to exceed its nearly $1 billion budget.

A pedestrian has died after they were struck on Highway 281 on the North Side on Thursday morning.

The $408 million approved Tuesday by the Federal Highway Administration will help build a network of charging facilities every 50-70 miles along certain major Texas highways.

The closures will take place nightly through Monday

TxDOT plans to invest approximately $14 billion in rural areas over the next 10 years through the new 2023 Unified Transportation Plan.

Two wrecks on the east- and westbound lanes of Interstate 10 on the East Side closed all lanes of the highway on Wednesday morning.

The Texas Department of Transportation has adopted a 10-year statewide roadway construction plan with a record $85 billion price tag, officials announced last week. The Unified Transportation Plan authorizes the distribution of construction money that is expected to be available during the next decade. Within that framework, TxDOT works with elected officials and local

The Texas Department of Transportation has adopted a 10-year statewide roadway construction plan with a record $85 billion price tag, officials announced last week.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

32 East Loop Project is officially part of the $85 billion, 10-year statewide Transportation Program announced by the Texas Department of Transportation on Wednesday. The UTP is a planning document used to authorize highway projects for development and construction. The East Loop will connect the Port of Brownsville with Veterans Bridge at Los Tomates via the recently opened South Port Connector at S.H. The total cost of the project is about $113.4 million, according to County Administrator Peter Sepulveda Jr. For Cameron County’s part, “we fared very well and we’re continuing developing the projects, making progress, so that next year we can start closing the funding gaps on different projects,” Sepulveda said.

State transportation officials said Thursday that in 2021 there have been nearly 200 traffic crashes involving pedestrians that left dozens dead and even more injured in the Pharr district. The billboards will run Thursday, Sep. 8 from 3 to 7 p.m. on 10th Street, Nolana, and Trenton Road in McAllen. According to TxDOT, the Pharr district had a total of 198 traffic crashes involving pedestrians that resulted in 32 deaths and 50 serious injuries as well as 92 crashes involving bicyclists. Here are Texas laws to follow while on the road:If you’re driving:>> Stop and yield for pedestrians, bicyclists and other vulnerable road users in crosswalks. If you’re riding a bike:>> Always stop at red lights and stop signs.

Under a notice of default, it remains possible Flatiron/Dragados could be removed from the Harbor Bridge project.

TXDOT is calling on drivers to practice safety behind the wheel after a crash left a HERO operator badly hurt

The plan coincides with $32 billion already funded for maintenance and planning, bringing the total investment to $117 billion for 7,000 statewide projects.

TxDOT, SAPD, and City of San Antonio crews were on scene for the latest homeless camp abatement under I-37 downtown Thursday morning. The state agency says it has received complaints from businesses and homeowners nearby, and plans to put fencing around much of the area in an attempt to keep people from returning to camp out.

The Texas Department of Transportation announced Friday morning it has rescheduled its road work at the Highway 46 bridge over Interstate 10 for this weekend, weather permitting. As part of the ongoing I-10 frontage road construction in the Boerne area, the contractor will move into the next stage of construction, which will require the realigning the I-10 mainlanes under the

I-35 shutdown: Interstate stopped after truck runs into telecommunications line[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

San Marcos drivers should be prepared for road closures to take place Sunday-Thursday.The Texas Department of Transportation will be closing roads at the intersection of State Highway 80/Hopkins Stree[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

If you thought traffic was bad now, eastbound commuters should prepare for more headaches as contractors will close the existing McAllen to Edinburg direct connector for approximately eight months.

Top City of San Antonio executives think they may have a way to get the city’s plan to redevelop Broadway Avenue back up and running while still following through with a “complete street” vision. But the Texas Department of Transportation doesn’t appear eager to bend on its insistence to keep all six lanes of traffic.

Daniel Alexander was enslaved when he founded a farm before the Civil War. 175 years later, his family is fighting to keep it intact as Texas plans to expand U.S. Highway 183.

Crews with the Texas Department of Transportation and San Antonio Water System are working to repair a Southwest Side street due to a sinkhole.

On April 3 and April 10, CPS Energy will be working on I-35 between O’Connor Road and N. Weidner Road. Crews will be stopping traffic intermittently between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for 15-minute intervals.

A portion of Interstate 35 on San Antonio’s Northeast Side is closed on Thursday morning due to a major accident.

Loop 410, also known as the Connally Loop in honor of former Texas governor John Connally, is one of the most commonly traversed roads in the San Antonio area.

The main lanes of Interstate 10 near Boerne are expected to close this weekend due to a bridge demolition.

The Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the bodies of two men found in an abandoned oil tanker on Monday afternoon.

The Texas Department of Transportation is gearing up for freezing temperatures. Crews are set to start road preparation later Wednesday morning.

HERO is meeting its target of clearing stalled, abandoned or disabled vehicles within 20 minutes, doing so at an average of 16 minutes.

TxDOT says construction is underway on the next segment of the Loop 1604 North project.

Thanks to a Twitter request, Texas Department of Transportation electronic signs along San Antonio highways will pay tribute to the UTSA Roadrunners as the football team remains undefeated this season.

A windfall of funding is expected to come to Texas as part of the new federal infrastructure bill. President Joe Biden is expected to sign it into law on Monday.

The funds will help advance existing plans, pay for much-needed repairs and launch other projects for roads, bridges, broadband access, electric vehicle charging stations and more.

It’s a common sight along many Texas highways: 18-wheelers parked along the side of the road. The Texas Department of Transportation is trying to change that.

The Texas Department of Transportation now has an app where you can tattle on fellow Texans if you see them littering on Texas highways.

The northbound lanes of Interstate 35 on the Northeast Side are closed Tuesday morning due to an 18-wheeler rollover.

New traffic signals are coming to several intersections in San Antonio. People who live and work nearby hope the changes will improve traffic flow and safety.

The Texas Department of Transportation is collecting public input on a proposal to expand Loop 1604 from FM 78 to I-10 in Bexar County.

A big box trailer rollover crash has been reported on I-35 southbound at Interstate 10 early Friday morning.

The southbound lanes of Interstate 35 near Loop 410 on the South Side are closed Wednesday morning due to a wreck.

If you think you’ve seen a lot of construction crews on San Antonio roadways, those thoughts are right. Officials with Texas Department of Transportation provided an update Monday during the State of the District event hosted by the San Antonio Mobility Coalition.

TxDOT has launched the Faces of Drunk Driving Campaign after at least 900 people died every year on Texas roads for the last 10 years as a direct result of DUI-alcohol-related car crashes.

A ceremonial ribbon cutting ceremony marked the opening of new High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on Highway 281 between Stone Oak Parkway and Loop 1604. The lanes are part of Phase I of the U.S. 281 North Expansion Project.

The barrier in Eagle Pass is the first glimpse into how much a state-funded border wall could cost. But Abbott’s office says it’s a “concrete barrier” that is separate from his border wall push.

As leaders with the Texas Department of Transportation tout the launch of a major expansion project on Loop 1604 on the Northwest Side, they say the work will only be the beginning.

TxDOT personnel and other city and state officials kicked off the Loop 1604 North expansion on Monday.

The southbound main lanes on the lower levels of I-35 will be closed downtown Sunday night into Monday morning, as well as one left lane of the upper level.

Traveling Bandera Road between Loop 410 and Loop 1604 can be frustrating for drivers, and now the Texas Department of Transportation wants to hear more about what should be done to make it better.

The northbound lanes of Highway 281 on the North Side are closed due to a fire on the road.

Work on U.S. Highway 281 in northern Bexar County continues as part of improvements by the Texas Department of Transportation.

The Texas Department of Transportation is hoping a new awareness campaign leads to fewer crashes involving distracted driving.

Traffic on Loop 1604 on the Northwest Side promises to get a lot worse before it gets better as the Texas Department of Transportation begins a major expansion project that will lead to short-term disruptions to provide long-term congestion relief.

The main lanes of Loop 410 on the West Side will be closed nightly this week for construction.

The Texas Department of Transportation has postponed the weekend closure of a portion of Interstate 10 in Boerne due to weather.

TxDOT estimates 61% of fatal crashes involving motorcycles happened from May to October of last year.

Deaths from vehicle crashes in work zones increased by 9% in 2020 despite less traffic on the roads, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The agency is using National Work Zone Awareness Week to highlight its safety campaign, “Be Safe. Be Smart.”