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Two oldest TxDOT divisions celebrate century of excellence

The two oldest divisions of TxDOT recently turned 100 years old, celebrating a rich history that began with wooden bridges and dirt roads.

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Innovation a primary focus at TxDOT

From new construction methods to crash tests and wrong-way driver prevention strategies, TxDOT’s research team has studied all sorts of ways to help make our roads safer and more efficient.

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Recent winter storm calls for round-the-clock TxDOT response

TxDOT crews go above and beyond to keep the roads clear and safe during winter weather.

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Trusting instincts and taking action against human trafficking

While working one day at TxDOT’s Gainesville Travel Information Center in 2022, Supervisor Abeer Basidiq had a gut feeling something was not right.

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TxDOT, students team up to prevent drunk driving crashes

As spring break approaches, TxDOT is teaming up with college students to make sure their celebrations don’t have catastrophic consequences.

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TxDOT scholarship contest awards students who help clean up their communities

Texas students who helped clean up and beautify their communities can now apply for a scholarship contest awarding a total of $10,000.

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More teens are dying in crashes because they’re not wearing a seat belt

TxDOT’s Teen Click It or Ticket campaign is urging all teens to buckle up—every seat, every ride.

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Texas commuters saved $3 billion in 2022

Commuters across Texas reaped time and cost savings valued at more than $3 billion last year, thanks to transportation improvements and pandemic-related trends.

TxDOT editorial

TxDOT to fight lawsuit against I-35 safety and mobility improvements

In response to a lawsuit brought by opponents of the I-35 Capital Express Central project, TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams signaled the agency plans to vigorously defend the much-needed project.

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Historic investment driving the Texas economy forward

Texas Transporation Commission chairman J. Bruce Bugg, Jr. provides this thoughts on the adoption of the 2024 Unified Transportation Program.

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A "Team Effort" to share the importance of save driving habits. 

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New vessel added to Galveston ferry fleet

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) proudly unveils its latest maritime marvel, the Galveston to Port Bolivar ferry, in a momentous dedication ceremony honoring the esteemed pioneer of Texas transportation infrastructure, Esperanza "Hope" Andrade.

TxDOT leaders meet with young engineers in the Houston area

TxDOT’s Executive Director Marc Williams led a discussion last month with over 65 of the Houston District’s Engineering Assistants, who work in various sections at headquarters as well as area offices in the six-county region of the Houston district.

TxDOT designates second South Padre Island causeway project as a state roadway

The second South Padre Island causeway project is moving forward in development as the Texas Transportation Commission added the future roadway, SH 104, to the state highway system.

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