Legal and political challenges continue to threaten Austinās multibillion-dollar light rail project that voters approved in 2020.
The first phase of demolition for the Alabama Street bridge over Interstate 69 has been completed, with northbound lanes now back open to traffic, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
What started as a search for a pregnant dog led to a disturbing discovery along the Eastex Freeway, dozens of dog remains scattered behind a state facility near Bush Airport.
The Texas Department of Transportation is alerting drivers to a long-term closure of the Alabama Street bridge as part of the ongoing I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project.
The Texas Department of Transportation is urging drivers to slow down and stay alert in work zones this week as National Work Zone Awareness Week continues across the state.
A traffic alert for drivers in Houston, several overnight closures are scheduled along the Katy Freeway as part of a major construction project aimed at reducing flood risk.
Drivers in Houston should prepare for significant traffic disruptions this weekend as two major closures take effect along the Katy Freeway as part of ongoing construction and maintenance work.
Drivers traveling along I-10 near the Heights should prepare for major closures this weekend as crews begin the next phase of a long-term construction project.
While the encounter didnāt significantly hinder response to the shooting, it has raised concerns about the vehicles as they expand to more Texas cities and before new state regulations kick in.
The Plano City Council led an aggressive push to dismantle the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system. The suburb reached an agreement with the agency earlier this year to claw back some tax dollars and other concessions.
TxDOT officials said I-10 eastbound at Houston Avenue is reopen following weekend repairs to the Houston Avenue bridge.
TxDOT and the UIL are calling on Texas teens to take the āSaved by the Beltā pledge after 132 unbuckled young people died in crashes in 2024.
Houston drivers are spending more time than ever stuck in traffic, with commuters losing more than 3.75 days to rush hour congestion last year, marking a two-hour increase from the previous year.
TxDOT is preparing for this winter storm with a brine treatment despite a rainy forecast. As KPRC 2ās Gage Goulding pointed out this week: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaniaās Interim Director of Public Works is not impressed. Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) trucks were spotted delivering their liquid brine mix to bridges and overpasses Friday as part of preparations for an approaching winter storm.
As Houston braces for an incoming winter storm this weekend, transportation officials warn that standard road treatments may prove ineffective against expected icy conditions.
As oil and gas industry traffic continues to speed through Pecos, TxDOT said it is working to find $194 million to build an alternative route away from the heart of the city.
As Texans head into the holiday season, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has launched a new public-safety campaign āDrive Sober. No Regretsā and announced increased law enforcement patrols from Dec. 12 through Jan. 1.
A problematic roundabout in Houstonās Northside will be demolished just one year after its construction, following numerous crashes and safety concerns.
As the stateās population grows, more travel options are needed in rural and smaller urban areas and between major cities, according to a draft of the first-of-its-kind plan.
At the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott, state transportation officials told local leaders to remove crosswalk art often used to mark historically LGBTQ+ neighborhoods or risk losing millions in funding.
Starting Nov. 7, a major traffic switch will shrink part of I-10 to two lanes between I-45 and Houston Avenue, the latest phase in TxDOTās $400 million White Oak Bayou Elevation Project.
Youāve probably driven under it dozens of times, the Houston Avenue Bridge that crosses over I-10 near downtown Houston. Itās become infamous for all the wrong reasons.
Houstonians are making their voices heard as they rally against Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to remove the iconic rainbow crosswalk in Montrose.
The Texas Department of Transportation says crews will begin reconstructing U.S. 90A eastbound by closing the eastbound main lanes and shifting traffic onto the westbound main lanes at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3.
Neighbors in a southwest Houston community say theyāre living in fear not because of crime, but because of crashes.
The department is planning on replacing paper medical passes with an online system to better control access and reduce misuse. Officials say old paper passes and cards may soon be phased out.
The one-year experiment in Midland and Ector counties is based on similar efforts in larger cities. A nonprofit backed by oil companies and Midland County are helping pay for it.
With Labor Day weekend marking the unofficial end of summer, Houston-area law enforcement agencies are teaming up once again to keep impaired drivers off the roads.
The Texas Department of Transportation has initiated the 'Drive Sober. No Regrets' campaign, urging drivers to choose sober transportation options as summer concludes.
If your commute takes you along the Southwest Freeway, youāre drive is about to get smoother and even a little better looking.
By urging Texans to follow speed limits and increasing law enforcementās focus on speeding as a public issue, the TxDOT (and Conroe native, Parker McCollum!) hopes to decrease car-crash-related fatalities in Houston and Texas.
According to officials with the Texas Department of Transportation, crews working to dredge the area around the Port Bolivar ferry landing will be working on the 4th of July. However, this work is not expected to impact wait times or boat operations over the holiday weekend.
Drivers who plan to use the I-69 / Hwy. 59 corridor this weekend should prepare for significant traffic adjustments on June 21, 2025, as the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has announced a lane closure for maintenance work.
A bridge reconstruction project in Houstonās Spring Branch neighborhood has hit yet another speed bump along the way, further delaying its reopening.
On Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board released a detailed report on the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore caused by a collision with a ship.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has installed a commemorative sign near the site of a fatal crash on SH-225 Eastbound, where Mya Sinceno-Martinez was killed by an impaired driver on September 21, 2024.
Some residents see the charging stations as an economic boom to the town, while others find it an assault on the oil and gas industry in Texas.
Multiple lanes across the Southwest Freeway have been temporarily closed due to damage caused by snowplows that were clearing snow from the roadways.
Houston has found itself in the bullseye of the winter storm threatening to drop several inches of snow and wintry mix on states known for their mild winters.
As a cold front sweeps through Houston, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has mobilized its crews across six area counties to ensure road safety.
Gov. Abbott and TxDOT's new PSA urges drivers to follow the āMove Over or Slow Downā law, protecting roadside workers and law enforcement. With holiday traffic increasing, Texans are reminded: slow down, move overāitās the law.
The $13 billion I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project has sparked significant debate in Houston, as community groups like Stop TxDOT I-45 raise alarms about the potential loss of 1,235 homes and 331 businesses.
If you have plans this weekend, youāll want to keep an eye out for some major closures as The Texas Department of Transportation continues a repair project.
Multiple planes have been blocked across IH-10 Katy Freeway at Houston Ave. after a truck hitting the bridge and losing its load across the road.
Starting Friday, June 21, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will begin an $8.3 million roadway rehabilitation project on Beltway 8. Expect multiple extended closures and significant delays. Consider finding alternate routes to avoid the traffic congestion.Stay informed and plan ahead to make your commute smoother. Share this update with fellow drivers! ššØ
This study aims to address safety, mobility, and infrastructure needs along Interstate 45 South, in response to projected growth in the area.
The City of Houston has approved the sale of a tract of land along White Oak Bayou to the Texas Department of Transportation.
TxDOT says it canāt guarantee that upgrades to one of Houstonās main hurricane evacuation routes will prevent future flooding of U.S. 59.
Agencies like the Texas Department of Transportation are using the technology to react to crashes and prepare invoices. More uses and regulations are coming.
There were 810 drunk driving crashes in Texas in 2022 during spring break, and now the Texas Department of Transportation has launched a campaign to protect students who are hitting the road this spring break.
A fatal crash involving a motorcyclist has caused the main westbound lanes of I-10 East to be closed at Federal Road in east Houston, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act required Texasā 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 stateās massive transportation sector.
Autonomous vehicles, or AVs, are here. Tribune journalists took a ride in one recently and answer the biggest questions about whoās driving the driverless trend and how the state regulates them.
Double 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.
As part of the I-610 West Loop/ I-69 Southwest Freeway interchange project, the Texas Department of Transportation will close all northbound and southbound mainlanes of I-69 Southwest Freeway at I-610 West Loop on Friday at 8 p.m. until Monday at 5 a.m.
Drivers traveling from Houston should expect heavy delays and consider alternate routes this weekend.
A segment of I-10 East frontage road near Wayside Drive has now reopened after being closed for repairs.
The Texas Department of Transportation plans to close all southbound and northbound main lanes of U.S. Highway 59 at the Oyster Creek Bridge from Friday at 9 p.m. through Monday at 5 a.m.
All mainlanes were closed following an oil spill on SH-146 at FM 518 Friday morning in Galveston County, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
The Texas Department of Transportation said Friday that portions of the westbound Beltway 8 main lanes will be closed for emergency spot repairs on the roadway surface.
If your first thought opening this story was, āReally? AGAIN?ā, trust me... we understand.
Two bills would form the foundation for companies to build more electric vehicle charging stations across the state, supporters say.
Heads up, drivers! If youāre headed toward downtown on Saturday, you might want to pack some patience.
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.
An investigation is underway after an aircraft flown by an 18-year-old crashed near a flooded area in Cleveland Sunday, Liberty County Sheriffās Office said.
A water main break has shut down both directions of Highway 6 and Warpath Avenue in Santa Fe, according to officials with the Texas Department of Transportation.
A water main break has shut down both directions of Highway 6 and Warpath Avenue in Santa Fe, according to officials with the Texas Department of Transportation.
Headed to downtown Houston this weekend, or passing by on I-45? Thereās a huge closure happening this weekend.
Welcome back, Houston! This week has been quite busy in terms of traffic. I brought you information, first on āKPRC 2 News Today,ā about a complete closure coming up on the 59/610 interchange project, an update on the East Beltway Ship Channel Bridge progress and a look at the current price at the pump!
Traffic Expert Anavid Reyes got first dibs on new information on that huge construction project at one of the worst bottlenecks in Texas and in the nation!
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.
Multiple lanes at the North Freeway between West Road and Aldine Bender Road are shut down due to hazardous spill cleanup, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
Officials with the Texas Department of Transportation have announced emergency repairs that may impact driverās commutes this week.
City leaders in Galveston are looking to crack down on drunk driving after a string of deadly crashes on the island.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday the Texas Department of Transportationās 2023 Unified Transportation Program, advancing a $85 billion, 10-year statewide roadway construction plan.
Multiple local officials, including Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee discussed plans, and objectives regarding the progress in TxDOTās I-45 expansion project.
The Texas Department of Transportation is hoping to elevate portions of I-10ā²s main lanes between Heights Boulevard and I-45, which officials say was impassable during Hurricane Harvey and Tropical Storm Imelda.