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Irving Interchange Project Transforms Congested Corridors
A massive project in Irving, Texas, has helped to get rid of a congested triangle of highway interchanges, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
Record-Setting Holiday Travel Expected for Memorial Day
AAA projects 43.8 million travelers will travel 50 miles or more from home over the Memorial Day travel period, and travel centers throughout the state are preparing to help drivers around the clock.
Implementing Public Feedback in TxDOT’s New Long-Range Plan
The plan — Connecting Texas 2050 — considers all modes of transportation, including roadways, pedestrian and bicycle paths, transit, freight and passenger rail, airports, waterways and seaports.
Crews Out in Force in Response to Multiple Storms
Statewide between May 1-21, there were 736 roads closed due to flooding and 135 locations had flood-related damages.
Protecting Workers From Brutal Heat
As Texas prepares to begin another summer with record-high temperatures, TxDOT is taking action to help protect employees who work in the sun.
New Guardrail Design Will Protect Motorcyclists: TxDOT
To help improve safety for motorcyclists, TxDOT looked into some of the factors causing severe injuries during motorcycle crashes.
Motorcyclist Deaths on the Rise in Texas: TxDOT
Nearly 600 people riding motorcycles were killed in crashes in Texas in 2023, and more than 2,400 riders were seriously injured.
‘Connecting Texas 2050’: TxDOT Introduces Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan
Connecting Texas 2050 sets a foundation for creating an innovative, multimodal transportation system to move people and freight safely and efficiently throughout the state while supporting future growth.
TxDOT Developing Statewide Multimodal Transit Plan for State’s Transportation Future
TxDOT is developing a Statewide Multimodal Transit Plan, which will take a comprehensive look at current and emerging forms of public transportation and the intersection between transit and active transportation.
I-35 Corridor Responsible for $1.2 Trillion—or 49%— of Texas’ GDP: TxDOT
In addition, I-35 corridor supports 72 higher education institutes and nearly 400,000 jobs in the national security sector.
It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week: Keep Crews and Yourself Safe in Work Zones
Following two consecutive years of declines in the number of traffic fatalities in work zones, TxDOT is urging Texans to help continue this trend by slowing down, staying alert and obeying posted signage when driving through road construction or maintenance areas.
Traffic Gets Eclipsed in Texas
TxDOT expected up to a million people to travel to see it, impacting traffic s in the hours after the eclipse.
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