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A warning and 2 advisories in effect for 22 regions in the area

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WEATHER ALERT

A warning and 2 advisories in effect for 22 regions in the area

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION


1 day ago

Texans should avoid travel in regions hit with icy weather as power grid expected to meet demand

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.

2 days ago

Teen pilot crashes plane near flooded area in Liberty County, officials say

An investigation is underway after an aircraft flown by an 18-year-old crashed near a flooded area in Cleveland Sunday, Liberty County Sheriffโ€™s Office said.

TxDOT to close I-35 intersection at SH 123, Guadalupe Street

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]

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TxDOT work closes access to portion of Old Bastrop Highway

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]

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Photo Gallery: What motorists driving near the Pharr Interchange see daily

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.

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TxDOT seeks response in bicycle survey

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.

myrgv.com

A major Houston highway entrance ramp just closed for months

The closure is part of a Texas Department of Transportation project expected to last into the fall.

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69 interchange project inches along โ€“ Houston Public Media

The entrance ramp from Westheimer Road to the southbound lanes of Loop 610 West, along with Westpark Drive, will close at different times this week as the Texas Department of Transportation continues work on a $259 freeway interchange project at the intersection of 610 and Interstate 69.

houstonpublicmedia.org

New Year to start with 3 nights of closures on Interstate 2 by the Pharr interchange

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

myrgv.com

DPS to increase enforcement during holidays

As Texans take to the roads this holiday season, the Texas Department of Transportation will conduct its annual Christmas and New Yearโ€™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]

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Ask 2: Is Highway 3 in Galveston County misaligned?

Amanda Wilbert asked, โ€œWhy do several intersections along State Highway 3/Galveston Road between Clear Lake City Boulevard and Nasa Rd 1 not line up anymore?"

Houston, Harris County compromise on I-45 expansion, bringing project closer to reality โ€“ Houston Public Media

Local leaders said although the project isnโ€™t perfect, it is better than it was before negotiations with TXDOT over the past year and half.

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TxDOT: After delays and disputes, work to resume on new Harbor Bridge's main span

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

caller.com

Texas Department of Transportation allocates $250M for walking, biking in 2023

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

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Highway 6 in Santa Fe shut down in both directions due to water main break, TxDOT says

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.

Highway 6 in Santa Fe shut down in both directions due to water main break, TxDOT says

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.

BIG FREEWAY CLOSURE: I-45 northbound in downtown Houston to close this weekend due to bridge repair, TxDOT says

Headed to downtown Houston this weekend, or passing by on I-45? Thereโ€™s a huge closure happening this weekend.

State Highway 21 closure to take place this weekend

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]

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TxDOT plans ahead for upcoming winter season

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

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After 22 years, TxDOT aims to stop the cycle of daily deaths on Texas roadways

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

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Your H-Town traffic breakdown!

Welcome back, Houston! This week has been quite busy in terms of traffic. I brought you information, first on โ€œKPRC 2 News Today,โ€ 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!

FIRST ON 2: Here is the latest update on the 59/610 interchange project

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!

TxDOT warns drivers ahead of shorter daylight hours

Itโ€™s National Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Texas Department of Transportation is warning drivers about the dangers of driving during the fall and winter months.

Ask 2: Whatโ€™s going on with construction on SH-242?

Whatโ€™s going on with construction on SH-242 near the Woodlands?

San Marcos drivers to see 2 road closures impact traffic this weekend

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]

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I-2 in Alamo to close for nearly an hour due to fatal crash re-construction

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.

myrgv.com

Ongoing talks between TxDOT, Harbor Bridge developer over design concerns span one month

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

caller.com

Ask 2: Why are the barriers still up on 90 in Rosenberg?

The Texas Department of Transportation plans to build an overpass over the railroad separating Rosenberg and Richmond, and the project started back in 2017.

Texas will build more than 50 new electric car charging locations along major highways

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.

Several lanes at I-45 near West Road shut down due to hazmat cleanup, TxDOT says

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.

Southwest Freeway at Loop 610 West will be closed during the next two weekends โ€“ Houston Public Media

Several connector ramps and nearby entrance and exit ramps also will be closed as TxDOT continues work on a $259 million freeway interchange project.

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Could Central Houstonโ€™s proposed downtown amenities make the I-45 project more palatable for its critics? โ€“ Houston Public Media

As part of TxDOT's plan to expand Interstate 45, which is largely paused pending an investigation by the Federal Highway Administration, a downtown economic development group is pushing a proposal to incorporate $737 million in multimodal and greenspace amenities.

houstonpublicmedia.org

Opinion: TxDOT's new 10-year plan addresses congestion and improves safety

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

caller.com

TRAFFIC ALERT: I-610 South Loop eastbound at South Main/Buffalo Speedway closed for emergency repairs

Officials with the Texas Department of Transportation have announced emergency repairs that may impact driverโ€™s commutes this week.

Prepare to see scantily clad cyclists during Houstonโ€™s World Naked Bike Ride on Saturday night โ€“ Houston Public Media

The annual bike ride, in which participants are encouraged to be as "bare as you dare," protests car culture and the use of fossil fuels while advocating for increased cycling infrastructure.

houstonpublicmedia.org

Galveston City Council approves TxDOT grant that will be used for speeding, drunk driving

City leaders in Galveston are looking to crack down on drunk driving after a string of deadly crashes on the island.

Capital Highlights โ€” TxDOT $85 billion transportation plan

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]

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Loop funding: Truck rerouting finally to become reality

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 Countyโ€™s part, โ€œwe fared very well and weโ€™re continuing developing the projects, making progress, so that next year we can start closing the funding gaps on different projects,โ€ Sepulveda said.

myrgv.com

As deadly crashes climb in the Valley, state transportation officials push safety

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 youโ€™re driving:>> Stop and yield for pedestrians, bicyclists and other vulnerable road users in crosswalks. If youโ€™re riding a bike:>> Always stop at red lights and stop signs.

myrgv.com

End of the 15 days: TxDOT in 'promising' talks with Harbor Bridge developer on design woes

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

caller.com

TxDOT approves $85B transportation plan, 16 Webb Co. projects scheduled

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

lmtonline.com

Gov. Abbott, TxDOT announce $85 billion 10-year statewide roadway construction plan

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday the Texas Department of Transportationโ€™s 2023 Unified Transportation Program, advancing a $85 billion, 10-year statewide roadway construction plan.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, local officials discuss next steps on TxDOTโ€™s planned I-45 expansion

Multiple local officials, including Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee discussed plans, and objectives regarding the progress in TxDOTโ€™s I-45 expansion project.

I-35 shutdown: Interstate stopped after truck runs into telecommunications line

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]

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Road Closure: State Highway 80/Hopkins Street at I-35 to close Sunday-Thursday

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]

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Rerouting headache: Demolition, construction of Pharr Interchange requires additional detour starting Friday night

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.

myrgv.com

McAllen awards $81.8 million contract for Anzalduas bridge expansion

The city of McAllen awarded a $81.8 million contract to D. Wilson Construction Company in McAllen for the project that will add multiple lanes for trucks and new cargo bays for inspections. At the time, the lowest bid came from Posillico Civil Inc., a New York-based construction company, with a cost of $81.2 million. The higher bid, at a cost of $87.6 million, came from Foremost Paving Inc., a company based in Weslaco. With those bids coming in at a whopping $30 million higher than the $50 million the project was initially estimated to cost, the city decided to re-bid the project. The two bids submitted were from Posillico, which came back with a higher price tag of $83.5 million, and D. Wilson with a bid of $81.8 million.

myrgv.com

Traffic switch coming to Highway 100 in Los Fresnos

If you are planning to travel on Highway 100 near Los Fresnos on Thursday, be prepared for a traffic switch on the highway.

myrgv.com

What's wrong with the new Harbor Bridge design? This letter sums it up.

After delaying construction on the $930 million Harbor Bridge project, TxDOT has released a letter to developer FDLLC detailing safety concerns.

caller.com

Ask 2: Lane markings on Katy Freeway are hard to see. How do I report this?

Question: Lane markings on Katy Freeway are hard to see. How do I report this?

Texas City traffic: update on Gulf Freeway at FM 1764 construction

The ongoing construction on the Gulf Freeway has been slowing drivers down for years, and bumper-to-bumper traffic heading to the beach is no fun.

Some Houston residents skeptical of TxDOT plan to raise part of I-10 โ€“ Houston Public Media

The $347 million proposed project aims to reduce flooding risks on part of the freeway by elevating it and installing a detention pond underneath.

houstonpublicmedia.org

TXDOT proposes to raise portions of I-10 prone to flooding

The Texas Department of Transportation is hoping to elevate portions of I-10โ€ฒs main lanes between Heights Boulevard and I-45, which officials say was impassable during Hurricane Harvey and Tropical Storm Imelda.

South Texas officials call for TxDOT to release info on Harbor Bridge 'safety concerns'

The Texas Department of Transportation indefinitely suspended work on a key part of the nearly $1 billion Harbor Bridge due to safety concerns.

caller.com

Capital Highlights โ€” Walking billboards promote pedestrian safety

If you happen to visit a high-traffic area in one of the stateโ€™s larger cities, you might come across some folks wearing sandwich boards, such as one sees during tax season or mattress sales.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

sanmarcosrecord.com

TxDOT: Work pause a result of independent reviews, concerns with design of Harbor Bridge

The news comes nearly a week after TxDOT announced a pause on part of the project, casting doubt on whether it will meet its 2024 completion date.

caller.com

Missouri City mom killed walking son to school at center of new TxDOT campaign

Pedestrians account for 1 in 5 traffic fatalities in Texas, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

TxDOT reminds Texans to enjoy summer with โ€œBe Safe. Drive Smart.โ€ campaign

The Texas Department of Transportation is urging drivers and pedestrians to look out for each other with their โ€œBe Safe. Drive Smart.โ€ outreach campaign this summer. In 2021, 5,366 traffic crashes involving pedestrians occurred in Texas resulting in 1,470 serious injuries and 841 people being killed, which is a 15% increase in pedestrian fatalities over the previous year. โ€œOnly 1% of traffic crashes in Texas involve pedestrians, yet pedestrians account for 19% of all roadway deaths,โ€ said TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams in a press release. To keep our most vulnerable road users safe, we urge motorists to always be on the lookout for people walking.

myrgv.com

TxDOT suspends construction on Harbor Bridge Project due to safety concerns

Construction on Corpus Christi's new Harbor Bridge has been suspended due to safety concerns. Here's what to know.

caller.com

Major closure of I-610 West Loop at I-69 Southwest Freeway starts this weekend โ€“ Houston Public Media

TxDOT is continuing a massive reconstruction project at the Interstate 69 and 610 West Loop intersection by the Galleria.

houstonpublicmedia.org

TAMIUโ€™s Pylon Globe removed temporarily

The iconic Pylon Globe at the entrance of TAMIU has been removed until further notice due...

lmtonline.com

TxDOT seeking public input on 10-year Transportation Plan

The Texas Department of Transportation or TxDOT is seeking the publicโ€™s input on a 10-year transportation plan. The Unified Transportation Program guides development projects across the state to improve safety, address congestion and connectivity, and preserve roadways for Texas drivers. In addition, UTP addresses public transportation, maritime, aviation, rail, freight and international trade, and bicycle and pedestrian connectivity, the state agency said. Its funding categories include preventive maintenance and rehabilitation, metropolitan and urban area corridor projects, non-traditionally funded transportation projects, statewide connectivity corridor projects, congestion mitigation and air quality improvement, structure replacement and rehabilitation, metropolitan mobility and rehabilitation, safety, transportation alternative programs, supplemental transportation projects, district discretionary and strategic priority. The UTP and its public comment form can be found at: https://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/division/transportation-planning/utp.htmlThe UTP contains information for all 25 TxDOT districts.

myrgv.com

Traffic shift for Edinburg to Harlingen connector delayed

The Texas Department of Transportation announced that the traffic shift for the โ€œEdinburg to Harlingenโ€ direct connector will be delayed until later Wednesday evening and into Thursday morning.

myrgv.com

These 14 Webb County transportation projects show TxDOT's 10-year plan for the area

Key projects in the district include widening I-35 to six lanes, upgrading the I-69 West corridor and widening State Hwy. 359 from a five-lane road to a four-lane divided highway, the plan shows.

lmtonline.com

Unauthorized road work on Mines Road causes holiday weekend congestion

Unauthorized road work done on Mines Road on Saturday created congestion which forced a...

lmtonline.com

New connector opens Saturday on Pharr interchange

Beginning Saturday evening, the I-2 and 1-69C Pharr interchange will be closed and drivers will be directed onto a new connector, DC4, Texas Department of Transportation officials said Friday. โ€œAlong both routes, there will be continuous movement; no traffic lights will be in place to stop the flow of traffic,โ€ TxDOT said in the news release. Residents can get updates at DPJVTX.com, or call a project hotline at (956) 803-3560. The work is part of a $303 million interchange project thatโ€™s expected to be completed by late 2023. โ€œOnce completed, the interchange connectors will each accommodate two lanes of traffic and Interstate 2 will widen to 8 lanes, between Second Street in McAllen and Stewart Road in San Juan,โ€ the release read.

myrgv.com

Texas roadway partially melts in heat, officials say

A roadway in Crockett, Texas, grew so hot on Monday that the roadway was โ€œbleedingโ€ asphalt.

Highway 361 limited to two traffic lanes as TxDOT conducts Aransas Pass storm wall drill

A storm wall drill in Aransas Pass could delay traffic on state highway 361. Here's what to know.

caller.com

TxDOT builds new bypass to ease Cypress Creek Bridge reconstruction woes

The Texas Department of Transportation created a temporary IH-45 North Freeway southbound frontage road bypass between Cypresswood and FM 1960 is now open to drivers. It will provide continuous passage for those on the North Freeway southbound feeder road trying to access FM 1960.

Drivers to see lane changes ahead at the Pharr interchange

Drivers will soon notice a change to the I-2/ I-69 Interchange when the project begins its next phase of construction.

myrgv.com

TxDOT: 1 in 3 vehicle deaths due to speed

Last year, there were 163,756 traffic crashes in Texas, resulting in 6,493 serious injuries and 1,532 deaths -- the highest number of fatalities in a single year since 1981.

Deadly crashes around Houston area skyrocketed during pandemic

The Texas Department of Transportationโ€™s accident statistics are in, and they paint a bleak picture of Houston area drivers.

Officers arenโ€™t playing games this summer; โ€˜Operation Slow Downโ€™ in full effect

The โ€œpedal to the metalโ€ mentality is not going to work for drivers this summer.

TxDOT partners with law enforcement to catch speeders

The Texas Department of Transportation is partnering with law enforcement agencies across the state to enforce speed limits during Operation Slowdown, which began Tuesday and will run until June 21.

myrgv.com

Decades after Texas took part of its historic farm, a family fights again to save its land from a highway expansion

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.

Portion of Interstate 35 frontage road to close beginning Tuesday

The northbound Interstate 35 frontage road between Flores Street and River Road will close as construction crews reconstruct the Willow Springs Creek and San Marcos River bridges, the Texas Department[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

sanmarcosrecord.com

Texas โ€˜Click It or Ticketโ€™ campaign marks 20th anniversary

The Texas Department of Transportationโ€™s โ€œClick It or Ticketโ€ campaign is in its 20th year.

Westward expansion: Valleyโ€™s second-largest roadway project is well underway

Once completed,drivers on U.S. 83 will have the option to go around La Joyaโ€™s business district on the newly constructed expressway bypass. The Relief Route is the second largest construction project for the TxDOT Pharr District, with the I-2/I-69C Interchange Project being the largest. The roadway will run through La Joya Lake, a 342-acre body of water just west of La Joya High School on Jara Chinas Road. Garcia also added crews installed pipes under the roads in order to keep the natural flow of the water. In total the corridor is nearly 85% complete and TxDOT estimates the project will be completed in the Spring 2 next year.

myrgv.com

Houstonโ€™s biggest road projects: The West Loop/Southwest Freeway Interchange rebuild

In 2019, the West Loop between the Katy Freeway and the Southwest Freeway was named the most congested highway segment in the state of Texas, and now in the country, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The ongoing intricate, mega-sized project to rebuild the West Loop/Southwest Freeway interchange is aimed to help alleviate some of that congestion while also improving safety along this stretch of road.

Texas teen who went viral for driving through tornado helps launch TxDOTโ€™s โ€˜Click it or Ticketโ€™ campaign

A Texas teen who went viral for driving through an active tornado during Marchโ€™s severe weather outbreak helped launch Texas Department of Transportationโ€™s โ€œClick it or Ticketโ€ campaign event this week.

New section of Grand Parkway opening Thursday

A new section of the Grand Parkway will open on Thursday morning.

โ€˜Click It or Ticketโ€™: Campaign helps FBCSO step up crackdown of seat belt violators

The Fort Bend County Sheriffโ€™s Office received a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to help crack down on unbuckled drivers and passengers during the busy Memorial Day holiday as part of a statewide seat belt enforcement campaign.

TRAFFIC ALERT: I-45 Gulf Freeway at FM 1765 southbound closed for emergency repairs, TxDOT Houston reports

All main lanes headed southbound on I-45 Gulf Freeway at FM 1765 will be temporarily closed Friday afternoon, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Southwest Freeway closing in both directions back to back weekends

For three weekends in a row, the Texas Department of Transportation is shutting down all main lanes in both directions of the Southwest Freeway at 610.

TRAFFIC UPDATE: I-69 Southwest Freeway northbound mainlanes at I-610 West Loop reopened; Southbound lanes remain closed

What a treat!

2 YEAR CLOSURE: Another massive closure coming to I-69/610 interchange expected to last until 2024

The I-610/59 interchange is one of the most heavily congested, ranking as the number one most congested interchange in Texas, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

Itโ€™s National Work Zone Awareness Week

Weโ€™ve been recognizing National Work Zone Awareness week which kicked off on Monday, aimed at keeping construction workers safe on our highways.

TxDOT brings awareness to construction work safety by assembling large snake sculpture made of orange barrels previously hit by drivers

The Texas Department of Transportation has launched its annual campaign to remind Texas drivers to keep their eyes out for work zone crews on the roads after traffic deaths related to construction work have risen.

Whatโ€™s next? Update on 59/610 Interchange project

The Texas Department of Transportation is completing milestone after milestone on the I-69/I-610 interchange project, but theyโ€™ve still got a couple of years left before the work is complete.

Ask 2: Why was the Southwest Freeway dark for months?

Question: Why was the Southwest Freeway dark for months?

Gulf Freeway expansion expected to be finished by early 2022

The Texas Department of Transportation shut down a highly used entrance ramp for inbound traffic in League City earlier this year. This long-term closure is not expected to open until March of next year.

Pause on I-45 highway project partially lifted amid talks

The Texas Transportation Commission says it reached an agreement with the Federal Highway Administration that would allow the state to resume design work on certain parts of a disputed project that would remake 24 miles along Interstate 45 and several other roadways in the Houston area.

Harris County Commissioners Court votes to temporarily pause lawsuit against TxDOTโ€™s I-45 expansion project

At a special meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court on Monday, the court voted to temporarily pause the lawsuit against the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) I-45 expansion project.

Bidenโ€™s infrastructure plan will set aside about $35 billion for Texas projects

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.

Ask 2: Whatโ€™s taking crews so long to finish the work on FM 2978 and Woodlands Parkway?

At KPRC 2, weโ€™re dedicated to keeping Houstonians informed. As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston.

The Grand Parkway: Whatโ€™s the latest?

The Grand Parkway is used by thousands every day. Itโ€™s a 180-mile toll road connecting seven counties around Houston. With construction in northeast Houston, the vision of creating the largest loop in the country is becoming reality.

Northbound lanes of Southwest Freeway at 610 West Loop reopen early, TxDOT says

The Texas Department of Transportation announced Sunday the reopening of the Southwest Freeway at I-610 West Loop after weekend road construction wrapped up early.

Good news, drivers: 59/610 connector ramps opening sooner than expected

Itโ€™s been a couple of months since the Texas Department of Transportation shut down two major connectors ramps of the 69/610 interchange. So how much work have crews been able to get done since the shutdown?

Texas to spend $25 million on 2-mile concrete barrier amid Gov. Greg Abbottโ€™s push for a state-funded border wall

The barrier in Eagle Pass is the first glimpse into how much a state-funded border wall could cost. But Abbottโ€™s office says itโ€™s a โ€œconcrete barrierโ€ that is separate from his border wall push.

Dump truck crash on Interstate 45 blocks exit near Jefferson Street, TxDOT says

Crews are working to clear a scene on Interstate 45 after a heavy truck crashed Saturday afternoon, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

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