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Texas DOT launches TexasClearLanes.com for motorist congestion details

The Texas Department of Transportation has launched TexasClearLanes.com as a way to keep motorists updated on the agency’s efforts to address traffic congestion. TexasClearLanes.com provides information on major road projects, in-depth details on congestion, advice on how to get involved and ways motorists can help reduce congestion and information on efforts by Texas agencies and […]

March 2, 2016

Roadbuilding

Texas DOT reminds residents political signs can’t be placed in right of way

The general election might be eight months away, but the political season is in full force. But Texas wants to remind voters to be careful where they put those campaign signs. The Texas Department of Transportation said in a press release it’s time to remind residents across the state it’s illegal to place any sign of any kind on […]

February 12, 2016

Roadbuilding

Texas DOT announces $1.3 billion plan for projects to improve traffic congestion

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has released a $1.3 billion plan for accelerated transportation project completion aimed at improving traffic congestion across the state. The Texas Transportation Commission (TTC) will need to approve the strategy. “The major metro areas of Texas – Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio – represent more than […]

February 1, 2016

Roadbuilding

Texas DOT pleased with initial iPad testing for inspections

Inspectors for the Texas Department of Transportation might soon have a new tool that could make their jobs a little easier. TxDOT has been testing out equipping each of the state’s roughly 1,100 inspectors with tablets loaded with software tailored for their work. According to the Houston Chronicle, the new tablets could help save time and money for the department […]

January 28, 2016

Roadbuilding

Texas Transportation Commission approves 34 projects worth $520 million

The Texas Transportation Commission (TTC) has approved 34 projects valued at more than $520 million for the December round of projects as part of the states Proposition 1. The November round included nine projects valued at $437 million. The TTC has now approved 165 of the planned 200 projects to be funded by Proposition 1. […]

January 4, 2016

Roadbuilding

James Bass named new Texas DOT executive director

The Texas Transportation Commission has named James Bass as the new executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation, replacing Joe Weber who retires at the end of the year. Bass has been TxDOT’s chief financial offer for 10 years and will start his new position Jan. 1. In his 30 years with the agency, […]

December 18, 2015

Roadbuilding

Texas DOT starts campaign to end nearly 5,500-day streak of road deaths

As of Nov. 7, at least one person had died on Texas roads for 5,478 days straight. That’s at least one death every single day for 15 years and a total of 51,832 road fatalities. The Texas Department of Transportation is beginning a campaign with the hopes of ending that fatal streak. TxDOT recently launched the #EndTheStreakTX […]

November 10, 2015

Roadbuilding

Texas voters overwhelmingly approve $2.5 billion in funding for transportation projects

Texas voters gave a resounding ‘yes’ to new transportation funding Tuesday as they passed Proposition 7 with more than 80 percent of the votes. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, the new funding from Proposition 7 will give the state more money to spend on infrastructure projects without having to enact new taxes, tolls, fees […]

November 5, 2015

Roadbuilding

Texas DOT worker awarded for saving life of man stuck in his truck during flood

A Texas Department of Transportation worker was honored with the department’s Extra Mile Award recently for his heroics on the job when he halted work to save the life of a man during record floods earlier this year. May 21 was already an abnormal day for maintenance officer Craig Hosts, according to a report from News […]

October 28, 2015

Roadbuilding

Jacobs Engineering to provide construction inspection services on U.S. 75 project in Texas

Jacobs Engineering Group was recently awarded a contract from the Texas Department of Transportation to do construction engineering inspections for the U.S. 75/Interchange Improvements Project in Collin County. According to Jacobs, the company will provide TxDOT with construction, engineering and inspection services for the interchange improvements from the President George Bush Turnpike to Park Boulevard. […]

October 14, 2015

Roadbuilding

Texas DOT bridge worker dangles from nearly 200 feet before being rescued in Houston

A Texas Department of Transportation subcontractor had to be rescued after he fell while working under the Houston Slip Channel Bridge and was left dangling below. According to KPRC in Houston, Rex Godsey was doing maintenance work when he slipped and fell October 7. Still attached to his safety harness, he dangled 175 feet above the Houston […]

October 12, 2015

Roadbuilding

Texas DOT director Joe Weber to retire at end of the year

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Executive Director Joe Weber announced this week that he would retire from his post at the end of the calendar year. He did not cite a specific reason for his retirement. “The opportunity to lead and serve at your side over the past 18 months has been a true highlight […]

October 9, 2015