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    • Cherry 'Miller' Smith
      Do you guys ever check this site and answer posts???
      2 · Saturday at 6:59am
    • Cherry 'Miller' Smith
      Is I-10 to and through Van Horn passable and is I-20 from the Junction on to Dallas clear?
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    • Shelli Ralls-Brinkley
       Our 6th Adopt A Highway cleanup in memory of Chance Wilcox and the TXDOT campaign, Talk,Text,Crash
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    • Texas A&M Transportation Institute
       From a follower | On this day, January 4, 2002, Texas Department of Transportation, Dallas District and general contractor Zachry Construction broke ground on the Dallas High Five interchange. It's certainly a sight if you've ever driven through it. It was also featured as part of a Modern Marvel episode, Superhighways: The History Channel website. 2013. Available at: http://www.history.com/shows/modern-marvels/episodes/all-episodes. Accessed Jan 4, 2013.
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    • Brian Suc
       "January 4, 2002, TxDOT Dallas District and general contractor Zachry Construction Corporation broke ground on the most ambitious project in the department's history, Dallas High Five." A Transportation date that will forever be remembered. Picture of the dedication poster of the Dallas High Five Interchange.
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    • Loretta Marie McCarthy
      I'd like someone to post a phone number to call when I see frightened/abandoned pets on the highways.I called 311 & they had to connect me to TXDOT. They wanted me to write down a number. Told them "I'm driving, how do I write & drive? You want me to have an accident, or get a ticket, when there is no place to stop on 225W, out of Pasadena?" I assume they sent someone out to pick up the frightened dog, it wasn't there when I drove by later on. Thank you! MERRY Christmas week everyone!
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    • Jeremy Salge
      Wouldn't it be nice if a law would pass that would make it were OTR drivers were fined for "littering." driving after they have a blow out causes rubber to be thrown all over the interstate. A motorist once stopped as I was picking up rubber and asked if the truck drivers are fined as smokers that throw out cigerarettes or just someone that throws trash out can be... I didn't know and was at a loss for words. I started thinking about it and thought it would be nice and could make the DPS and TxDOT some money for recycling purposes.
      1 · about 4 months ago
    • Stephanie Donnell Santiago
      I don't know if this will help, but maybe if enough of us from Karnes Co and surrounding areas get on this page and let them know what is happening around here with the 18 wheelers maybe they can come in and help.
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  5. Texas Department of Transportation shared Brian Suc's photo.
    Friday
    Today is certainly a day to be remembered as we celebrate the anniversary of the opening of the Dallas High Five, the state's first five-level interchange!
    Thanks for sharing, Brian Suc.
    "January 4, 2002, TxDOT Dallas District and general contractor Zachry Construction Corporation broke ground on the most ambitious project in the department's history, Dallas High Five."


    A Transportation date that will forever be remembered. Picture of the dedication poster of the Dallas High Five Interchange.
    Photo: "January 4, 2002, TxDOT Dallas District and general contractor Zachry Construction Corporation broke ground on the most ambitious project in the department's history, Dallas High Five." A Transportation date that will forever be remembered. Picture of the dedication poster of the Dallas High Five Interchange.
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  7. Texas Department of Transportation
    Friday
    WEATHER UPDATE: As of this moment, Interstate 10 is closed west of Fort Stockton and doesn’t open again until mile marker 62 (basically the El Paso County line). Also, I-20 is closed west of Monahans all the way to the merger with I-10 and on to mile marker 62. (note: I-20 merges with I-10 just west of Pecos.) TxDOT crews have been working through the night treating overpasses and major roads. That work continues and will continue until the weather improves and the conditions clear. Motorists should avoid driving if they have a choice.
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  11. Texas Department of Transportation
    January 3
    Special occasion coming up? Send a Don't Mess with Texas E-Card! It's an easy way to help prevent litter in our great state! http://www.dontmesswithtexas.org/dashboard/make-card.php
    Photo: Special occasion coming up? Send a Don't Mess with Texas E-Card! It's an easy way to help prevent litter in our great state! http://www.dontmesswithtexas.org/dashboard/make-card.php
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  12. Texas Department of Transportation shared American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)'s photo.
    January 2
    A look back in history on the creation of the US highway system!
    January 2, 1927
    The U.S. Bureau of Public Roads formally announced the location of routes designated as part of the recently created U.S highway system. Those locations had been formally approved by the American Association of State Highway... Officials that previous fall at its annual meeting in Pinehurst, North Carolina, but the public announcement was postponed until the maps showing those routes were ready. This new highway system encompassed approximately 80,000 miles of routes nationwide. Those routes included 10 transcontinental highways designated by numbers that are multiples of 10, in addition to various north and south highways designated by numbers ending in 1 (e.g., 1,11,21). In announcing all of this information, the Ohio-based newspaper Zanesville Times Signal highlighted the “great assistance” that these numbered routes would provide to tourists traveling throughout the nation. That newspaper also emphasized the benefits of the uniform signs along those routes for directional and safety purposes. “These standard signs will aid greatly to the safety and convenience of travel as there will be no change in their character in passing from one state to another,” the newspaper asserted.See More
    Photo: January 2, 1927 The U.S. Bureau of Public Roads formally announced the location of routes designated as part of the recently created U.S highway system. Those locations had been formally approved by the American Association of State Highway Officials that previous fall at its annual meeting in Pinehurst, North Carolina, but the public announcement was postponed until the maps showing those routes were ready. This new highway system encompassed approximately 80,000 miles of routes nationwide. Those routes included 10 transcontinental highways designated by numbers that are multiples of 10, in addition to various north and south highways designated by numbers ending in 1 (e.g., 1,11,21). In announcing all of this information, the Ohio-based newspaper Zanesville Times Signal highlighted the “great assistance” that these numbered routes would provide to tourists traveling throughout the nation. That newspaper also emphasized the benefits of the uniform signs along those routes for directional and safety purposes. “These standard signs will aid greatly to the safety and convenience of travel as there will be no change in their character in passing from one state to another,” the newspaper asserted.
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  14. Texas Department of Transportation shared a link.
    January 2
    Our 8th annual Texas Transportation Forum is approaching! Come to Austin to discuss Texas transportation topics and see what the future holds. Learn more:
    Eighth Annual Texas Transportation Forum * February 17 - 19, 2013 * Austin, Texas
    www.txdot.gov
    The homepage of the Eighth Annual Texas Transportation Forum
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  15. Texas Department of Transportation
    January 1
    Happy New Years Day! What's your New Year's Resolution? Here's an idea, resolve to plan ahead and line up a P.A.S.S for a sober ride home.
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  19. Texas Department of Transportation
    December 20, 2012
    For all our friends out there in the Panhandle, we're hoping your "white Christmas" wishes still come true. It's gotta be better than brown! Please drive safely out there! (Photo courtesy of Doug McDonough at Plainview Daily Herald)
    Photo: For all our friends out there in the Panhandle, we're hoping your "white Christmas" wishes still come true. It's gotta be better than brown! Please drive safely out there! (Photo courtesy of Doug McDonough at Plainview Daily Herald)
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  20. Texas Department of Transportation
    December 20, 2012
    Frank Romanofski, who works in TxDOT's Lubbock District Lab, is barely distinguishable as he worked on South Loop 289 just minutes after the dust storm hit. Motorists, please proceed through the area with caution and drive to conditions.
    Photo: Frank Romanofski, who works in TxDOT's Lubbock District Lab, is barely distinguishable as he worked on South Loop 289 just minutes after the dust storm hit. Motorists, please proceed through the area with caution and drive to conditions.
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  21. Texas Department of Transportation commented on a link.
    December 20, 2012
    Former Liberty County Judge Lloyd “Tookie” Kirkham, right, is one of only 10 people in the Beaumont District of the Texas Department of Transportation to receive the state Road Hand Award. Only 222 people have received the award since it was created in 1973. Shown on the left is Tucker Ferguson, TxDOT district engineer for the Beaumont District.
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  23. Texas Department of Transportation shared a link.
    December 19, 2012
    Ho Ho Ho! Santa’s gearing up to come to town—help him prevent sleigh repairs or speed bumps by reporting any potholes today.
    Report a Pothole
    www.txdot.gov
    You can find specific contact information for TxDOT divisions and offices by clicking their links on this page.
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  24. Texas Department of Transportation
    December 19, 2012
    Heads up South Plains/Panhandle motorists: Travel along the I-27 corridor between Lubbock and Amarillo is discouraged due to strong winds producing blowing dust, creating near-zero visibility conditions. Motorists are urged to drive to conditions and proceed with caution.
    Photo: Heads up South Plains/Panhandle motorists: Travel along the I-27 corridor between Lubbock and Amarillo is discouraged due to strong winds producing blowing dust, creating near-zero visibility conditions. Motorists are urged to drive to conditions and proceed with caution.
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  26. Texas Department of Transportation
    December 18, 2012
    Work Zone Safety (6 photos)
    Navigating construction can be difficult and risky for drivers and workers. As TxDOT tackles one of its largest construction projects in department history – expanding or improving more than 100 miles of I-35 across the state – educating the public on the necessity of driving safely through work zones is a top priority. Join us in our effort to promote safe driving, especially through work zones, to all Texans.
    Photo: Doug Shupe w/ AAA Texas says a heavy holiday travel period is coming up and they anticipate approximately 7.1 million people to travel in their cars. We all must drive smart to stay safe and that means paying attention in work zones!
    Photo: A work zone safety news conference was hosted in Austin on Dec 17, 2012 to help spread the word that crashes and fatalities in work zones are preventable, but motorists need to remain alert and pay attention while driving!
    Photo: Highway Patrol Major Casey Goetz said DPS will be increasing enforcement in specific construction zones to encourage drivers to observe posted speed limits during the news conference in Austin on Dec 17, 2012.
    Photo: Motorists will start to see this billboard along select highways to help spread the message about work zone safety.
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