Have you ever felt the blast of air from traffic on the side of a highway? The ceaseless noise, staggering winds and two-ton vehicles speeding just feet away can be terrifying for highway workers in work zones.
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It’s officially wildflower season in Texas. And while the plants and grasses blooming in fields and roadsides are native to the state, they didn’t all just sprout up overnight.
Road crews are upping their game for responding to winter weather events thanks to a little help from some friends.
If you ask TxDOT employees in Dallas, they’ll say the egg definitely did not come first.
In fact, it wasn’t even a chicken. It was a hawk.
From horse smuggling to Texas legends, this historic highway in East Texas guided the beginnings of the Lone Star State with tales of adventure.
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Nearly 400 people lost their lives last year in violent and preventable crashes, because of distracted driving in Texas.
Eight years ago, a careless driver plowed into Katie Parker and her dog, Riley, while they were out for a jog.
As spring break approaches, TxDOT is teaming up with college students to make sure their celebrations don’t have catastrophic consequences.
Texas students who helped clean up and beautify their communities can now apply for a scholarship contest awarding a total of $10,000.
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.
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.
Local news
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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