Tag: John Barton

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

Roadbuilding

TxDOT makes significant changes to road maintenance transfer plan

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced this week that it has decided to make changes to its proposal that would have transfered maintenance of nearly 1,900 miles of state highways to 59 cities. According to WacoTrib.com, the agency is making the controversial turnback program voluntary. It plans to offer financial incentives to cities that […]

August 30, 2013

Roadbuilding

TxDOT delays gravel road plan

The Texas Department of Transportation has put on hold a plan to convert some rural asphalt roads to gravel, according to a report from The San Antonio Express-News. Senator Carlos Uresti (D-Texas) said Tuesday that TxDOT officials decided on a 60-day delay in some of the planned conversions after state lawmakers raised concerns about the […]

August 22, 2013