Courtesy Raul Leal, AUSTIN—The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking public comment on proposed text for the agency’s 2011-2015 Strategic Plan ( http://www.txdot.gov/public_involvement/public_comment/strategic_plan.htm ), a 34-page document that defines the department’sgoals and objectives and establishes strategic initiatives that reflect a move toward a more performance-driven, multimodal agency. Included in the plan are recommended performance

Courtesy Raul Leal, R& J Environmental Company will be closing alternate lanes of traffic on US 83 (Guadalupe Street) westbound to conduct road maintenance concrete work in the right of way. Work will continue for three days, weather permitting. The traveling public should expect delays, slow down and prepare to merge to open lanes of

Courtesy Raul Leal, AUSTIN—Motorists across Texas will see a new safety message this Friday on highway signs around the state—a message that encourages citizens to pay attention and eliminate distractions while driving. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will use statewide signs to encourage drivers to give up texting or talking on cell phones while

Courtesy Raul Leal, For many motorists, the first word that comes to mind when encountering a highway construction work zone is delay. The word that should come to mind is caution. And each April, the Texas Department of Transportation joins with the Federal Highway Administration, national transportation associations and numerous other state DOTs for National

Courtesy Raul Leal, AUSTIN-Spring is in the air and wildflowers are blooming all across the state. Fall and winter rains have generated a lot of wildflower germination and establishment, and this year’s crop should be very abundant statewide.  “This year’s wildflowers will be in big contrast to last years” said Dennis Markwardt, Texas Department of

Courtesy Raul Leal, “Work Zones Need Our Undivided Attention” AUSTIN – For many motorists, the first word that comes to mind when encountering a highway construction work zone is delay. The word that should come to mind is caution. Each April, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) joins with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), national

Courtesy Raul Leal, Weather permitting, Rosiek Construction, Inc. will pour concrete on the IH 35 to FM 1472 northbound direct connector (NBDC) bridge deck currently under construction.    Santa Maria Avenue will be closed from Del Mar Blvd. north to FM 1472 (Mines Rd.). No traffic will be allowed within this area. IH 35 SBFR

Courtesy Raul Leal, Weather permitting, Bay Limited Construction Company will begin road reconstruction of the US Highway 59 (Lloyd Bentsen Hwy)-State Highway 16 (South Norton Ave.) intersection in Freer with project limits from State Highway 16 to one-half (0.510) mile east of State Highway 16. US 59 east- and westbound traffic approaching the intersection will

Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO – On-going construction of the FM 1472 overpass at IH 35 will require the following lane closure and detour to pour concrete on IH 35 to FM 1472 northbound direct connector, weather permitting: ●    March 27, 2010, 4:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. -Complete closure of northbound IH-35 main lanes to pour