Safety Rest Area General Information
Safety Rest Areas
TxDOT has completely updated the state's Safety Rest Areas to
provide more services and a safer experience for Texas travelers.
New rest area facilities are being constructed throughout the
state incorporating these new features, including:
- Air-conditioned and heated restrooms, as well as an assisted-use restroom
- Larger parking areas, with separated areas for cars and commercial trucks
- Most Texas Travel Information Centers feature wireless internet; however, wireless internet is not available at Safety Rest Areas in the state
- Information areas for weather and road conditions, maps, traffic-safety
and upcoming regional events
- Office space for law-enforcement personnel
- Enhanced security, including surveillance cameras
- Tornado shelters
- Walking and interpretive trails
- Play areas for kids
Each Safety Rest Area is designed to incorporate natural and historical features unique to its location,
as well as native landscaping elements.