Check out some pics of our Sober Ride Sleigh tour through Lufkin! Find a #SoberRide at Sober Rides.org (11 photos)
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- I need someone soon for my 4H kids to interview about the wildflower... program from the Southside of Bexar County for an Essay Contest. Thank you. See More
- On the ramp from West 114 to North 121 two lanes just become one. No... signs for which lane is ending. Twice I have been run off the road there. There used to be signs that the left lane is ending merge right and arrows on the left lane pointing to merge right. These have all been removed. Why? This is located just north of DFW Airport. See More
- Good Afternoon, TXDOT staff. I am a resident of San Angelo, TX, and ...it is my understanding in speaking with a local city official that TXDOT is responsible for maintaining our Loop 306 and some of the surrounding grassy sides and medians. Recently, those grassy areas were mowed, and it seems quite a large number of people have, in fact, "Messed with Texas." Is there any reason why these areas haven't had proper litter control up to this point to prevent such an eyesore? We're talking almost every square foot of grass covered in plastic bags, trash bags, buckets, mattresses (no kidding), and other debris. It goes on for miles *through* our otherwise beautiful city. I have inquired via our local government's facebook page about a possible consideration of a ban or fee for using plastic bags for the sake of prevention, since change begins with our citizens, but do you know when we might see better litter control/clean-up come our way? Thank you! See More
The Amarillo District of the Texas Department of Transportation banded together this holiday season to help make Christmas a little brighter for 47 kids at The Children's Home in Amarillo. The district delivered the gifts yesterday (12/17/...14) in time for Christmas. Shown here are the district volunteers who delivered the gifts and coordinated the program, led by District Engineer Ron Johnston. District volunteers at first received information on the ages and Christmas wishes of 41 kids at the home ranging in ages from five to young adult. All of those wishes were met, but they soon learned of a family of six kids that would be arriving at the home just before Christmas, and volunteers went out and bought gifts for them as well! The Canyon, Hereford and Vega maintenance sections also provided six bicycles with matching helmets to be shared among the kids at the home. The Children's Home provides a loving and stable living environment for children and young adults who, for various reasons, have no home or family to care for them. This is the second year the Amarillo District has provided for these kids, who could really use a Merry Christmas in their lives. It is better to give than to receive, and the generosity of district employees once again has proven that point! See More
It's our final day on the Sober Sleigh. Thanks for all the warm welcomes, Texas! Keep the spirit going - plan your #SoberRides!
![Photo: It's our final day on the Sober Sleigh. Thanks for all the warm welcomes, Texas! Keep the spirit going - plan your #SoberRides!](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20141220025929im_/https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/p235x350/10858595_10152878626350874_974182373544099304_n.jpg?oh=1e180f40905344981c7deda89ccf7fe9&oe=5536F6A3)
Big announcement: Tesla Motors' Elon Musk will headline the 10th Annual Texas Transportation Forum Next Month in Austin. More info: http://t.co/G2E3VP2dZP
Looking for a gift for yourself? Pledge a #SoberRide at www.HolidaySoberRide.com, and you could win a $2,000 Spafinder Wellness 365 gift card!
![Photo: Looking for a gift for yourself? Pledge a #SoberRide at www.HolidaySoberRide.com, and you could win a $2,000 Spafinder Wellness 365 gift card!](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20141220025929im_/https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/10612681_10152881162500874_3963015002893979847_n.jpg?oh=2c7bc93d52e0c8ff24bb98cf31c488e4&oe=55425451)
If you will be driving in or through the Bruceville-Eddy area today, be prepared for possible closures on or near I-35. Law enforcement officers are searching the area for a shooting suspect. Drive carefully and be alert for law enforcement warnings and instructions in the area.
Lufkin is almost the last stop on our Sober Sleigh tour, but keep planning those #SoberRides all through the season!
![Photo: Lufkin is almost the last stop on our Sober Sleigh tour, but keep planning those #SoberRides all through the season!](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20141220025929im_/https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/p235x350/1384167_10152878624855874_5073165176984848705_n.jpg?oh=4b9b8163e734711152a0e9a440eb287e&oe=550A3BD7)
We're half-way through the holiday season! Keep the parties coming, but keep planning those #SoberRides, too. www.SoberRides.org
![Photo: We're half-way through the holiday season! Keep the parties coming, but keep planning those #SoberRides, too. www.SoberRides.org](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20141220025929im_/https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10849836_10152854038480874_8974176423414982018_n.jpg?oh=499263049cb4dc721ed495c35085624a&oe=554414D5)
**I-35 Ramp Closure TONIGHT in Belton**
The direct connect ramp near exit 294 from SB I-35 to WB US 190 is going to be closed at 7:00pm tonight so crews can work on the new direct connect bridge overhead. Traffic will exit at the FM 436/Main St. ramp and get back on US 190 at the first on ramp.
See map of location: http://drivetexas.org/#/13/31.0566/-97.4430
The direct connect ramp near exit 294 from SB I-35 to WB US 190 is going to be closed at 7:00pm tonight so crews can work on the new direct connect bridge overhead. Traffic will exit at the FM 436/Main St. ramp and get back on US 190 at the first on ramp.
See map of location: http://drivetexas.org/#/13/31.0566/-97.4430
Texas Department of Transportation added 3 photos to the album TxDOT.
The TxDOT San Angelo District chose Meals For The Elderly as the charity to donate to this holiday season. TxDOT San Angelo employees collected goodies and gifts for the seniors, including 27 lbs of dog food, 35 lbs of cat food for their pets. San Angelo Public Information Officer presented the gifts to the organization.
![Photo: The TxDOT San Angelo District chose Meals For The Elderly as the charity to donate to this holiday season. TxDOT San Angelo employees collected goodies and gifts for the seniors, including 27 lbs of dog food, 35 lbs of cat food for their pets. San Angelo Public Information Officer presented the gifts to the organization.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20141220025929im_/https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/p526x296/10403669_10152878583435874_1039472311495128768_n.jpg?oh=16d63b6c5ee2f9f4b5a8d4c6a5de99ea&oe=55060A4F&__gda__=1429693529_b55145f6cef5e04c31b400614b8a6d33)
**I-35 Closure WEDNESDAY in Salado**
I-35 northbound and southbound mainlanes will be closed to all traffic through Salado on Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 7 PM – 7 AM, to allow crews to demolish the old FM 2484 bridge. All northbound traffic wi...ll exit at #286 (FM 2484) and reenter I-35 south of Amity Road. All southbound traffic will exit at #286 (FM 2484) and reenter I-35 just south of FM 2268/Main St (see Map #2). The crossings at Main Street and FM 2484 will also be closed. Local crossing traffic will be rerouted to Amity Rd. to the north and Thomas Arnold Rd. to the south. This same closure will also occur on Thursday, December 17 if the work is not completed the first night.
Please plan accordingly for alternate routes. See More
I-35 northbound and southbound mainlanes will be closed to all traffic through Salado on Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 7 PM – 7 AM, to allow crews to demolish the old FM 2484 bridge. All northbound traffic wi...ll exit at #286 (FM 2484) and reenter I-35 south of Amity Road. All southbound traffic will exit at #286 (FM 2484) and reenter I-35 just south of FM 2268/Main St (see Map #2). The crossings at Main Street and FM 2484 will also be closed. Local crossing traffic will be rerouted to Amity Rd. to the north and Thomas Arnold Rd. to the south. This same closure will also occur on Thursday, December 17 if the work is not completed the first night.
Please plan accordingly for alternate routes. See More
![Photo: **I-35 Closure WEDNESDAY in Salado**
I-35 northbound and southbound mainlanes will be closed to all traffic through Salado on Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 7 PM – 7 AM, to allow crews to demolish the old FM 2484 bridge. All northbound traffic will exit at #286 (FM 2484) and reenter I-35 south of Amity Road. All southbound traffic will exit at #286 (FM 2484) and reenter I-35 just south of FM 2268/Main St (see Map #2). The crossings at Main Street and FM 2484 will also be closed. Local crossing traffic will be rerouted to Amity Rd. to the north and Thomas Arnold Rd. to the south. This same closure will also occur on Thursday, December 17 if the work is not completed the first night.
Please plan accordingly for alternate routes.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20141220025929im_/https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/p526x296/10858429_10152874998695874_449195858305816230_n.png?oh=f94692938f5b75d2d6f04d3b42a1f771&oe=550A8A4D&__gda__=1426101640_85c11098db31b66de5145cb48e3a9b30)
Happy Holidays, #Houston! Remember: the best parties end with a #SoberRide. Visit www.HolidaySoberRide.com to pledge yours!
![Photo: Happy Holidays, #Houston! Remember: the best parties end with a #SoberRide. Visit www.HolidaySoberRide.com to pledge yours!](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20141220025929im_/https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/p235x350/10850131_10152854012820874_6314649269163130466_n.jpg?oh=b8b94090ecf866e32c1c1a1c2a5a4beb&oe=5541ABF1)
**I-35 Closure in Salado MONDAY Dec. 15**
The I-35 northbound mainlanes will be closed to all traffic through Salado on Monday, December 15, from 7 PM – 7 AM, as crews pour concrete for the new southbound mainlane bridge over Salado Creek. ...Map location on DriveTexas.org: http://drivetexas.org/#/14/30.9476/-97.5337
Northbound traffic will exit to the access road at #283 (FM 2268/FM 2843/Holland/Salado) and reenter I-35 just north of Thomas Arnold Road. The crossings at Main Street and FM 2268 will also be closed. Local crossing traffic will be rerouted to Main St. to the north and FM 2115 to the south.
This same closure will also occur on Tuesday, December 16 if the work is not completed the first night. Please plan extra time or alternate routes accordingly. See More
The I-35 northbound mainlanes will be closed to all traffic through Salado on Monday, December 15, from 7 PM – 7 AM, as crews pour concrete for the new southbound mainlane bridge over Salado Creek. ...Map location on DriveTexas.org: http://drivetexas.org/#/14/30.9476/-97.5337
Northbound traffic will exit to the access road at #283 (FM 2268/FM 2843/Holland/Salado) and reenter I-35 just north of Thomas Arnold Road. The crossings at Main Street and FM 2268 will also be closed. Local crossing traffic will be rerouted to Main St. to the north and FM 2115 to the south.
This same closure will also occur on Tuesday, December 16 if the work is not completed the first night. Please plan extra time or alternate routes accordingly. See More
![Photo: **I-35 Closure in Salado MONDAY Dec. 15**
The I-35 northbound mainlanes will be closed to all traffic through Salado on Monday, December 15, from 7 PM – 7 AM, as crews pour concrete for the new southbound mainlane bridge over Salado Creek. Map location on DriveTexas.org: http://drivetexas.org/#/14/30.9476/-97.5337
Northbound traffic will exit to the access road at #283 (FM 2268/FM 2843/Holland/Salado) and reenter I-35 just north of Thomas Arnold Road. The crossings at Main Street and FM 2268 will also be closed. Local crossing traffic will be rerouted to Main St. to the north and FM 2115 to the south.
This same closure will also occur on Tuesday, December 16 if the work is not completed the first night. Please plan extra time or alternate routes accordingly.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20141220025929im_/https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/p480x480/1509241_10152874987525874_905712063002323474_n.png?oh=795199b8f1321a299d7b8fcccc5e2dbf&oe=55066410&__gda__=1426329026_2fcca2a9f163426b9bee98efd550d5d3)
Want to get on Santa's Good List? Plan a #SoberRide for every party you attend this holiday season! www.SoberRides.org
![Photo: Want to get on Santa's Good List? Plan a #SoberRide for every party you attend this holiday season! www.SoberRides.org](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20141220025929im_/https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10676218_10152854010905874_2306667625513509961_n.jpg?oh=411299f962864f849307ae4de110664f&oe=553CA1F2&__gda__=1426217367_40627f5cd49a0eda11e4ab2e17bbfd09)
San Antonians, make sure you plan a #SoberRide for all of this holiday season - the Sober Sleigh is here for one day only! www.SoberRides.org
![Photo: San Antonians, make sure you plan a #SoberRide for all of this holiday season - the Sober Sleigh is here for one day only! www.SoberRides.org](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20141220025929im_/https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/p235x350/1240407_10152854009985874_2109833529604191681_n.jpg?oh=6fe37935fa9a9dc0e1d9b3553efa76c4&oe=55463633&__gda__=1430483446_f30b58fbce465ba9f997ae0b2333a5e5)
What you really want for the holidays: a $2,000 Spafinder Gift Card! Text "SOBERRIDE" to 74121 and you could win. #SoberRide
![Photo: What you really want for the holidays: a $2,000 Spafinder Gift Card! Text "SOBERRIDE" to 74121 and you could win. #SoberRide](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20141220025929im_/https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10805780_10152854009325874_3464625212115638663_n.jpg?oh=301c57cfeaa364fbeca36a9edb3ae80f&oe=553B45F3&__gda__=1426787813_03aa647ede187afc7ddcf15c542018c4)
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