(Laredo, Tx)-A tractor trailer accident occurred at mile post marker 29 on the north bound lane.  The traveling public is being detoured to exit IH 35 at mile post 18 to continue their travel to SH 44 and IH 35 to Encinal.
The traveling public is urged to slow down, watch out for the road maintenance crews, obey all warning signs, and traffic control at the accident site.

Courtesy Raul Leal,
 LAREDO,Tx – On Sunday, January 29, 2012 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Star Operations will install an overhead Dynamic Message Sign (board) on IH 35 northbound at Hidalgo St. located in the four block area between International Bridge II (Juarez-Lincoln Bridge) and Victoria St.
  The traveling public can expect lane closures. Motorists should SLOW DOWN, MERGE to open lanes and DRIVE with EXTREME CAUTION while keeping a watchful eye for work crews.
 Please observe all advance warning signs, road markings and channelization devices in and around the work area.
 

Courtesy Raul Leal,
LAREDO, Tx – On Friday, January 26, 2012 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Cedar will be closed between Cedar at Chihuahua and Cedar at Rosario in order to connect water lines.
 Motorists should SLOW DOWN, MERGE to open lane(s) and DRIVE with EXTREME CAUTION while keeping a watchful eye for work crews.
 Please observe all advance warning signs, road markings and channelization devices in and around the work area.

Courtesy Raul Leal,
 LAREDO, Tx– Work is currently being down that will last till February 15, 2012, Anderson Columbia, Inc. demolition work continues as part of continued work of the US 83 Guadalupe-Chihuahua Overpass Project. Demolition work will take place at the intersection of Guadalupe and Monterrey southeast corner, and requiring lane closures on each street.
 Motorists should SLOW DOWN, MERGE to open lane(s) and DRIVE with EXTREME CAUTION while keeping a watchful eye for work crews.
 Please observe all advance warning signs, road markings and channelization devices in and around the work area.

Courtesy Raul Leal,
 LAREDO, Tx – Effective today, Saturday, January 14, 2012, Gilmar Construction Co. will continue the construction of a right-turn lane along Spur 400 at LP 20 as part of  a TxDOT maintenance project (RMC 6210-65-001: Work Order No.9).  Work will consist of installing pavement markings to delineate new lane designations along westbound Spur 400.  Temporary lane closures will be required along westbound Spur 400 and motorists should be prepared to merge to open lane.  Contractor will perform work starting at 10:30 am and conclude by 5:00 pm.  This work order is scheduled for completion by January 16, 2012.
     Therefore, motorists should slow down, and drive with …

Courtesy Raul Leal,
LAREDO, Tx - Effective Thursday, January 12, 2012, Gilmar Construction Co. will be performing island work by the newly constructed extended left-turn lane and turnaround along LP 20 at McPherson Rd.  Contractor will be making adjustments to island at turnaround to conform to TxDOT standards.  This work will be performed from 9:30 am – 11:00 am and from 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm.  During the course of this construction, the westbound turnaround will be periodically closed at the indicated times (RMC 6210-65-001).
 Motorists should slow down, drive with extreme caution, keeping a watchful eye for work …

Courtesy Raul Leal,
 (LAREDO, Tx) Please be advised that FM 133 between US 83 (Catarina) in Dimmit Co. and IH 35 (Artesia Wells) in La Salle Co. re-opened on December 27, 2011 to the traveling public.FM 133, totaling 21 miles in length, closed December 12, 2011 after rainy weather conditions and heavy truck traffic necessitated its closure for road repairs.  
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Courtesy Raul Leal,
 LAREDO, Tx – Effective December 28, 2011 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Austin-Pactors will be performing crack seal work on the inside main lanes of both IH 35 north- and southbound between mile markers #1-8.
 The traveling public can expect alternating lane closures. Motorists should SLOW DOWN, MERGE to open lanes and DRIVE with EXTREME CAUTION while keeping a watchful eye for work crews.
 Please observe all advance warning signs, road markings and channelization devices in and around the work area.

Courtesy Raul Leal,
 LAREDO, Tx –  Gilmar Construction Co. will continue constructing a right-turn lane along Spur 400 as part of  a TxDOT maintenance project (RMC 6210-65-001: Work Order No.9).  Traffic control for the execution of this work will begin at 9:00 pm and conclude by 6:00 am.  All work for this project is scheduled for completion by December 31, 2011.
   The Loop 20 northbound outer main lane approaching Spur 400 (Clark Blvd.) will remain closed during work times.  Additionally, the outer Spur 400 eastbound left-turn lane (for northbound LP 20 traffic) will be closed. 
 Therefore, motorists should slow down, prepare to merge left to open lane, …

Courtesy Raul Leal,
‘Tis the season for giving and the Texas Department of Transportation has a great gift in mind – traffic congestion relief. From December 21 to January 4, trucks can take the 130/45SE toll bypass and avoid I-35 traffic in Austin for a reduced rate of $9 or less. For trucks with four axles or more, this means a savings of 67%.
 TxDOT hopes the reduced holiday toll rates will encourage truck operators to take the Austin bypass, resulting in travel time savings for them and less congestion on I-35.