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Blanco Road at Loop 1604 to close this weekend for opening of new bridge
Read full article: Blanco Road at Loop 1604 to close this weekend for opening of new bridgeBlanco Road towards the far North Side of San Antonio is expected to be closed over the weekend as crews finalize the opening of a new bridge.
Turnaround on I-35 access road closed until November due to construction
Read full article: Turnaround on I-35 access road closed until November due to constructionDrivers on the Northeast Side of San Antonio can expect a long-term closure on the Interstate 35 access road, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
Major accident closes portion of I-35 in Bexar County, TxDOT says
Read full article: Major accident closes portion of I-35 in Bexar County, TxDOT saysA portion of Interstate 35 is closed following a major accident on the Northeast Side of Bexar County, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
TxDOT announces Thursday, Friday evening closures along Loop 410 westbound lanes
Read full article: TxDOT announces Thursday, Friday evening closures along Loop 410 westbound lanesThe Texas Department of Transportation said it is scheduling closures along Loop 410 this week due to bridge beam installation.
Closures planned for Interstate 35, Loop 1604 interchange this weekend
Read full article: Closures planned for Interstate 35, Loop 1604 interchange this weekendAs a part of an ongoing project, the Texas Department of Transportation announced a series of closures set to go into effect this weekend at a busy interchange.
TxDOT, SAPD team up for ‘Drive Sober. No Regrets’ anti-drunk driving campaign ahead of Labor Day
Read full article: TxDOT, SAPD team up for ‘Drive Sober. No Regrets’ anti-drunk driving campaign ahead of Labor DayThe "Drive Sober. No Regrets" campaign focuses on getting drunk drivers off Texas roadways.
Ramp closures as part of Loop 1604 expansion project begin on NW Side, TxDOT says
Read full article: Ramp closures as part of Loop 1604 expansion project begin on NW Side, TxDOT saysConstruction began at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4. Weather permitting, TxDOT said the closures will last until late 2024.
Plans to spend billions on a flood-prone East Texas highway may not solve the problem
Read full article: Plans to spend billions on a flood-prone East Texas highway may not solve the problemTxDOT says it can’t guarantee that upgrades to one of Houston’s main hurricane evacuation routes will prevent future flooding of U.S. 59.
I-10 westbound lanes at US Highway 90 in Seguin reopen after roadway repairs
Read full article: I-10 westbound lanes at US Highway 90 in Seguin reopen after roadway repairsThe westbound lanes of Interstate 10 at U.S. Highway 90 have been temporarily shut down while crews repair the roadway, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
Traffic Alert: TxDOT announces closure of Loop 1604 across north Bexar County this weekend
Read full article: Traffic Alert: TxDOT announces closure of Loop 1604 across north Bexar County this weekendThe Texas Department of Transportation has announced a significant closure along Loop 1604 in north Bexar County this coming weekend as crews continue construction on the Loop 1604 North Expansion Project.
Texans Should Prepare For Hotter Temperatures, Greater Risk Of Fire And Flooding
Read full article: Texans Should Prepare For Hotter Temperatures, Greater Risk Of Fire And FloodingA new Texas A&M climate report shows a dramatic rise in 100-degree days, while the dangers posed by hurricanes, droughts and other extreme weather conditions are growing.
Loop 1604 Expansion: Major construction set to begin between Highway 281 and Redland Road
Read full article: Loop 1604 Expansion: Major construction set to begin between Highway 281 and Redland RoadThe $218 million segment will expand four miles of the highway between 281 and Redland Road. Construction is expected to be completed in 2027.
TxDOT urges drivers to create plan, have patience with expected eclipse travel this weekend
Read full article: TxDOT urges drivers to create plan, have patience with expected eclipse travel this weekendThe Texas Department of Transportation has a message for those driving ahead of Monday’s eclipse: take caution and be prepared.
What you need to know about traffic safety, construction and driving during the total solar eclipse
Read full article: What you need to know about traffic safety, construction and driving during the total solar eclipseThe clock is ticking to the total solar eclipse and while most of us will be watching the sky, officials with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and TransGuide will be watching the roads all day on Monday.
Culebra Road set for major upgrades to improve safety, reduce flooding
Read full article: Culebra Road set for major upgrades to improve safety, reduce floodingCulebra Road is known as one of the deadliest roads in San Antonio. The city has been working with the Texas Department of Transportation to develop a plan to improve the roadway to reduce crashes and fatalities.
Texas lawmakers and agency leaders experiment, ponder policies for an AI future
Read full article: Texas lawmakers and agency leaders experiment, ponder policies for an AI futureAgencies like the Texas Department of Transportation are using the technology to react to crashes and prepare invoices. More uses and regulations are coming.
Johnson High School hosts Shattered Dreams demonstration
Read full article: Johnson High School hosts Shattered Dreams demonstrationThe Northeast Independent School District (NEISD) has partnered with Shattered Dreams, an initiative dedicated to educating students about the perils of impaired driving through hard-hitting, realistic demonstrations.
Major closures planned for Loop 1604 between I-10 and Hwy 281 this weekend
Read full article: Major closures planned for Loop 1604 between I-10 and Hwy 281 this weekendThe Texas Department of Transportation is planning for two major closures on Loop 1604 at both the Interstate 10 and Highway 281 interchanges this weekend.
TxDOT to close two major ramps on Loop 1604 through this summer for construction
Read full article: TxDOT to close two major ramps on Loop 1604 through this summer for constructionThe Texas Department of Transportation will be fully closing the Loop 1604 eastbound entrance ramp east of Kyle Seale Parkway and the eastbound exit to Babcock Road. This will affect traffic near Brandeis High School and the main UTSA campus.
Major closure: TxDOT to close cloverleaf interchanges this weekend on Loop 1604 at I-10 on Northwest Side
Read full article: Major closure: TxDOT to close cloverleaf interchanges this weekend on Loop 1604 at I-10 on Northwest SideThe Texas Department of Transportation is planning for more closures at the Interstate 10 and Loop 1604 interchange this weekend.
TxDOT removes metal plate on I-10 West at Frio; Construction continues on project
Read full article: TxDOT removes metal plate on I-10 West at Frio; Construction continues on projectThe steel plates that caused drivers to slow down abruptly on I-10 West after exiting the Finesilver Curve will be removed overnight Thursday into Friday, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
TXDOT gives safety tips amid increased law enforcement presence on Texas roads during holiday season
Read full article: TXDOT gives safety tips amid increased law enforcement presence on Texas roads during holiday seasonThe Texas Highway Patrol will be increasing their enforcement this holiday season.
Emergency repairs force major closure on I-10 eastbound near Seguin
Read full article: Emergency repairs force major closure on I-10 eastbound near SeguinEmergency repairs have forced a major closure on Interstate 10 eastbound headed towards Seguin early Wednesday morning, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
Texas could spend federal funds meant to cut carbon emissions on highway projects
Read full article: Texas could spend federal funds meant to cut carbon emissions on highway projectsThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act required Texas’ transportation agency to create a carbon reduction strategy to get $641 million federal dollars. Critics say the plan is unlikely to meaningfully cut greenhouse gasses from the state’s massive transportation sector.
Driverless cars are multiplying on Texas roads. Here’s what you should know.
Read full article: Driverless cars are multiplying on Texas roads. Here’s what you should know.Autonomous vehicles, or AVs, are here. Tribune journalists took a ride in one recently and answer the biggest questions about who’s driving the driverless trend and how the state regulates them.
Texas drivers vexed by toll road payment problems got little relief from state lawmakers
Read full article: Texas drivers vexed by toll road payment problems got little relief from state lawmakersDouble billing, rejected automatic payments and expensive late fees are the most frequent complaints about a toll system with different operators and rules across the state.
US 90 eastbound at Lackland reopens after contractor hits overhead sign, causing shutdown
Read full article: US 90 eastbound at Lackland reopens after contractor hits overhead sign, causing shutdownRoad construction combined with a construction accident and a separate car crash made for a rough Monday morning commute on U.S. 90 near JBSA-Lackland on the city’s West Side.
City of San Antonio no longer part of project for upper section of the Broadway corridor
Read full article: City of San Antonio no longer part of project for upper section of the Broadway corridorAfter 9 years of planning, the City of San Antonio has officially pulled out of the project to transform part of the Broadway Corridor.
‘They saved our lives’: TxDOT’s ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign launches to promote wearing seatbelts
Read full article: ‘They saved our lives’: TxDOT’s ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign launches to promote wearing seatbeltsThe Texas Department of Transportation says that wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of dying in a vehicle crash by up to 45 percent. Despite this, many drivers and passengers still choose not to use their seat belt.
With more electric vehicles expected in Texas, two bills pave the road for fast-charging stations statewide
Read full article: With more electric vehicles expected in Texas, two bills pave the road for fast-charging stations statewideTwo bills would form the foundation for companies to build more electric vehicle charging stations across the state, supporters say.
Texans should avoid travel in regions hit with icy weather as power grid expected to meet demand
Read full article: Texans should avoid travel in regions hit with icy weather as power grid expected to meet demandSchool 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.
TxDOT & Bexar County prepare for icy bridges & overpasses; county breaks out beet-juice mix for first time
Read full article: TxDOT & Bexar County prepare for icy bridges & overpasses; county breaks out beet-juice mix for first timeThe 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.
Man detained, portion of Loop 410 at Hwy 90 on West Side to reopen, SAPD says
Read full article: Man detained, portion of Loop 410 at Hwy 90 on West Side to reopen, SAPD saysA 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.
TxDOT launches ‘Drive Sober, No Regret’ drunken driving prevention campaign ahead of the holidays
Read full article: TxDOT launches ‘Drive Sober, No Regret’ drunken driving prevention campaign ahead of the holidaysThe 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.
Texas will build more than 50 new electric car charging locations along major highways
Read full article: Texas will build more than 50 new electric car charging locations along major highwaysThe $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.
Downtown homeless camp cleared; TxDOT fencing off area
Read full article: Downtown homeless camp cleared; TxDOT fencing off areaTxDOT, 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.
City tweaks Broadway plan in hopes of a green light from the state
Read full article: City tweaks Broadway plan in hopes of a green light from the stateTop 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.
Decades after Texas took part of its historic farm, a family fights again to save its land from a highway expansion
Read full article: Decades after Texas took part of its historic farm, a family fights again to save its land from a highway expansionDaniel 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.
Brace for full closure on I-35 on Northeast Side over next 2 Sundays
Read full article: Brace for full closure on I-35 on Northeast Side over next 2 SundaysOn 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.
One year in, TxDOT says HERO program is making a difference on San Antonio highways
Read full article: One year in, TxDOT says HERO program is making a difference on San Antonio highwaysHERO is meeting its target of clearing stalled, abandoned or disabled vehicles within 20 minutes, doing so at an average of 16 minutes.
‘Meep Meep’: San Antonio TxDOT signs will shout out the UTSA Roadrunners after a Twitter request
Read full article: ‘Meep Meep’: San Antonio TxDOT signs will shout out the UTSA Roadrunners after a Twitter requestThanks 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.
Billions coming to Texas as part of federal infrastructure bill
Read full article: Billions coming to Texas as part of federal infrastructure billA 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.
Biden’s infrastructure plan will set aside about $35 billion for Texas projects
Read full article: Biden’s infrastructure plan will set aside about $35 billion for Texas projectsThe 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.
TxDOT releases app where you can report people littering on Texas roadways
Read full article: TxDOT releases app where you can report people littering on Texas roadwaysThe Texas Department of Transportation now has an app where you can tattle on fellow Texans if you see them littering on Texas highways.
New traffic signals aim to make San Antonio intersections safer
Read full article: New traffic signals aim to make San Antonio intersections saferNew 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.
Southbound lanes of Interstate 35 near Loop 410 reopen after big rig rollover on South Side
Read full article: Southbound lanes of Interstate 35 near Loop 410 reopen after big rig rollover on South SideThe southbound lanes of Interstate 35 near Loop 410 on the South Side are closed Wednesday morning due to a wreck.
TxDOT forging ahead on major projects in San Antonio region
Read full article: TxDOT forging ahead on major projects in San Antonio regionIf 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 launches ‘Faces of Drunk Driving’ campaign to personalize stories behind 900+ DWI fatalities each year
Read full article: TxDOT launches ‘Faces of Drunk Driving’ campaign to personalize stories behind 900+ DWI fatalities each yearTxDOT 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.
TxDOT, VIA celebrate opening of new HOV lanes on Highway 281
Read full article: TxDOT, VIA celebrate opening of new HOV lanes on Highway 281A 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.
Texas to spend $25 million on 2-mile concrete barrier amid Gov. Greg Abbott’s push for a state-funded border wall
Read full article: Texas to spend $25 million on 2-mile concrete barrier amid Gov. Greg Abbott’s push for a state-funded border wallThe 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.
Loop 1604 expansion not the only major project planned for San Antonio region
Read full article: Loop 1604 expansion not the only major project planned for San Antonio regionAs 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.
Construction will impact drivers on major San Antonio roadways this weekend
Read full article: Construction will impact drivers on major San Antonio roadways this weekendThe 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.
TxDOT seeks input on how to reduce congestion on Bandera Road
Read full article: TxDOT seeks input on how to reduce congestion on Bandera RoadTraveling 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.
Long-awaited Loop 1604 expansion project in northwest San Antonio getting underway
Read full article: Long-awaited Loop 1604 expansion project in northwest San Antonio getting underwayTraffic 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.
Weekend closure of Interstate 10 near Boerne postponed again due to possible stormy weather
Read full article: Weekend closure of Interstate 10 near Boerne postponed again due to possible stormy weatherThe Texas Department of Transportation has postponed the weekend closure of a portion of Interstate 10 in Boerne due to weather.
Texas work zones got more deadly for motorists in 2020
Read full article: Texas work zones got more deadly for motorists in 2020Deaths 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.”
TxDOT launches campaign to reduce pedestrian deaths on Texas roadways
Read full article: TxDOT launches campaign to reduce pedestrian deaths on Texas roadwaysSAN ANTONIO – Pedestrian deaths on Texas roadways continue to rise, and now account for one in five of all traffic fatalities, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. In 2019, the last year from when complete statistics are available, there were 5,975 traffic crashes involving pedestrians in Texas with 669 fatalities. In the 12-county San Antonio district, there were 754 such crashes with 72 fatalities. TxDOT is also investing in pedestrian safety improvements along the roadways it controls, including 120 such projects in the San Antonio district alone. The pedestrian safety campaign is part of TxDOT’s larger efforts to reduce the number of traffic fatalities on state roadways to zero.
CLEAR Alert discontinued for 43-year-old woman who disappeared on Northeast Side
Read full article: CLEAR Alert discontinued for 43-year-old woman who disappeared on Northeast SideSAN ANTONIO – Update (6:20 a.m., Tuesday, March 16): The CLEAR Alert for Georgeanna Dee Burchfield, 43, has been discontinued. Original (6:30 a.m., Monday, March 15): San Antonio police are searching for a woman who disappeared on the Northeast Side on Sunday afternoon. A CLEAR Alert has been issued for Georgeanna Dee Burchfield, 43, who was last seen at 4:18 p.m. at Randolph Boulevard and North Weidner Road. She weighs 165 pounds, is 5-feet, 2-inches tall, has brown hair, has brown eyes and has wavy shoulder-length hair. The CLEAR Alert states her disappearance “poses a credible threat to her own health and safety.”Anyone with information is asked to contact SAPD at 210-207-7660.