!['@[153159004700432:274:Xcel Energy] conducted an excellent electrical line safety/arcing demonstration at the district safety meeting held at our NE Lubbock Maintenance Section. TxDOT employees from the district headquarters, special jobs crew and both Lubbock County maintenance sections were in attendance.'](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20150806210424im_/https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/s168x128/11230647_10153441182405874_3515140403328605023_n.jpg?oh=bc18b38e7ef4f4291df3139a101d9207&oe=564BD4E0)
- PORT ARANSAS FERRY ART CONTEST 2013 GUIDELINESOctober 21, 2013
- TxDOT's homey rest areas lure weary drivers off the highwaysJanuary 23, 2013
- TxDOT anniversary: 12 years since last fatality-free dayNovember 9, 2012
- Reported all this trash left at i-35 access road and 2222 exit last ...week still nothing done about it #homelessproblems #dontmesswithtexas See More
- I live on 82 west. Again I have no phone. line is cut and dug up a...gain for the 3rd time. can you tell me who to contact about this?? The phone company is getting tired of laying more lines to my house. I will be with out a phone now for 3days at least. How would you like it if you didn't have a phone and have a medical emergency?? these people knew when they cut the line all 3 times and didn't even take a minute to let me know. See More
Beaumont, Port Arthur, Orange also known as the Golden Triangle is r...apidly becoming crippled because of unfinished road projects and they start more and do not finish. There has been no work, or workers on site at Cow Bayou bridge in Bridge City for over 4 months. If txdot is being charged you are being ripped off. Someone from Austin needs to replace those who are making the decisions in the Beaumont region. It's out of hand. Someone is lining their pockets either contractors or txdot upper management. STOP any new projects until SOMETHING is finished. See More
Help make sure every child makes it to school safely. Here are some handy back to school safety tips for drivers and parents:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siMwr6zAhkE
We're taking our "DWI Not So Fun House" across the state this month for the launch of our #DrinkDriveGoToJail campaign. Check out this pic from Harlingen's National Night Out event!
What goes through your mind when you see someone litter? Small trash makes a BIG mess! #DontmesswithTexas
Small trash is making a big mess in Texas. So big in fact that Lt. General Joe Weber had a few words to say about it. Check out his reminder on why you #DontmesswithTexas.
** I-35 Belton to Salado Traffic Alert **
I-35 Southbound Mainlanes will be closed Wednesday night 8/5/15 near Salado.
FULL MAINLANES closed on the southbound side tonight, from Shanklin Rd to FM 2484 in Salado. The crossings at Tahuaya Dr, Amity Rd, and FM 2484 will be restricted to EASTBOUND TRAFFIC ONLY. The Main St crossing (exit 285) in Salado has been permanently closed in both directions and will not be available for crossing for several months....
Local traffic is encouraged to seek alternate routes. Long delays are expected. Updates can be found at www.my35.org. #my35
We're taking our "DWI Not So Fun House" across the state this month. This morning we kicked off the #DrinkDriveGoToJail campaign in Harlingen! We hope to see you tonight at Harlingen's National Night Out event! #SoberRidesTX #HarlingenPD #NationalNightOut
This summer we are teaming up with the Texas Historical Commission and the Historic Bridge Foundation to conduct four open houses between July 23-August 11 to engage the public in a project to protect historic truss bridges across the state. We'd also like community members to bring photographs, articles, and other materials related to metal truss bridges to the open houses for digitizing.The fourth meeting is in Victoria on August 11 from 4pm-6pm at the Victoria Public Library (302 North Main St.). Please share this post with your friends in the Victoria area!
For more info: http://www.txdot.gov/…/d…/environmental/historic-bridge.html
Check us out at yesterday's Houston Latin festival with our #DrinkDriveGotoJail campaign! #SoberRidesTX
***** Amarillo Traffic Alert *****
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a flash flood warning until 2:00 AM Saturday for Potter and Randall Counties in the Texas panhandle. Severe storms are moving into the Amarillo and Canyon areas for the second time today. These storms have already dropped up to 6 inches of rain west of Amarillo, flooding already saturated ground and playa lakes. I-40. I-27 and US 87/27, along with other state and local roadways could flood very quickly, especially under low-lying underpasses. Motorists who come upon standing water should not drive through it unless directed to do so by authorities. Wait for the water to recede, or turn around and don't drown.
It's National Heatstroke Prevention Day. You can help protect kids by remembering to ACT: Avoid heatstroke by never leaving a child alone in a car. Create reminders. Take action by calling 911 if you see a child alone in a car. Learn more at http://www.safekids.org/take-action-prevent-heatstroke
***** Amarillo Traffic Alert *****
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a flash flood warning for Potter and Randall Counties, which includes the Amarillo metro area. Severe storms with heavy rain are moving through the area, and flash flooding could occur on roadways including Interstate 40, Interstate 27, and US 87/287. Motorists should be especially on the look out for flooding under freeway overpasses. If you encounter water crossing a roadway, do not drive through the water unless instructed to do so by authorities Turn Around, Don't Drown.
The U.S. Senate today approved a three-month extension of the current transportation funding bill. House and Senate leaders have indicated this time period will be used to develop and pass a long-term transportation funding bill.
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) earlier today spoke to the importance of funding, “When goods can flow freely across the roads and the highways and the freight lines in our state, it helps improve our economy and create a more favorable condition fo...r jobs.”
Texas Transportation Commissioners also stated their appreciation.
“We are grateful Congress has taken steps this week to preserve our transportation programs, and for Senator Cornyn’s leadership as Senate Majority Whip to steer this legislation through the U.S. Senate today,” said Commissioner J. Bruce Bugg, Jr.
“The passage of this measure will ensure the continuation of our state’s important transportation projects,” said Commissioner Jeff Austin III. “It is critical that Congress passes a bill providing long-term, reliable funding with the flexibility to allow states to plan accordingly with their needs and priorities.”
TxDOT will continue to deliver projects that have been planned and approved using state resources.
In Texas, good infrastructure and a working highway system are important for our economy to create more favorable conditions for jobs. The resources provided in this bill will make the lives of Texans better—with no tax increases.
Texas Department of Transportation added 6 new photos to the album: TxDOT Employees.
Xcel Energy conducted an excellent electrical line safety/arcing demonstration at the district safety meeting held at our NE Lubbock Maintenance Section. TxDOT employees from the district headquarters, special jobs crew and both Lubbock County maintenance sections were in attendance.
!['@[153159004700432:274:Xcel Energy] conducted an excellent electrical line safety/arcing demonstration at the district safety meeting held at our NE Lubbock Maintenance Section. TxDOT employees from the district headquarters, special jobs crew and both Lubbock County maintenance sections were in attendance.'](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20150806210424im_/https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/s851x315/11705218_10153441181875874_9026574721708886278_n.jpg?oh=d5c7387e1499f2e4d342ebae780ae24c&oe=563C2505)
!['@[153159004700432:274:Xcel Energy] conducted an excellent electrical line safety/arcing demonstration at the district safety meeting held at our NE Lubbock Maintenance Section. TxDOT employees from the district headquarters, special jobs crew and both Lubbock County maintenance sections were in attendance.'](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20150806210424im_/https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/s240x240/11781851_10153441181915874_4280669341995121036_n.jpg?oh=a885477fa0332eea857f2bede874d58d&oe=564BC6D8)
!['@[153159004700432:274:Xcel Energy] conducted an excellent electrical line safety/arcing demonstration at the district safety meeting held at our NE Lubbock Maintenance Section. TxDOT employees from the district headquarters, special jobs crew and both Lubbock County maintenance sections were in attendance.'](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20150806210424im_/https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/s240x240/11816961_10153441182125874_6007286356896562765_n.jpg?oh=33bc629d90835dae983607e06936064f&oe=5655BF80)
!['@[153159004700432:274:Xcel Energy] conducted an excellent electrical line safety/arcing demonstration at the district safety meeting held at our NE Lubbock Maintenance Section. TxDOT employees from the district headquarters, special jobs crew and both Lubbock County maintenance sections were in attendance.'](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20150806210424im_/https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/s240x240/11781833_10153441182110874_450553660715036134_n.jpg?oh=8ee981ee5c86d2b0d7b605b3ac1fb579&oe=564209DE)
TxDOT earned an award in the “Under Budget” category from America’s Transportation Awards for the Western Region States at the Washto 2015 Annual Meeting for its cost-saving and project efficiency efforts during the funding and construction of the North Tarrant Express project. Congrats team!
This summer we are teaming up with the Texas Historical Commission and the Historic Bridge Foundation to conduct four open houses between July 23-August 11 to engage the public in a project to protect historic truss bridges across the state. We'd also like community members to bring photographs, articles, and other materials related to metal truss bridges to the open houses for digitizing.The third meeting is in Abilene on August 4 from 4pm-6pm at the Elks Art Center Ballroom (1174 North 1st Street). Please share this post with your friends in the Abilene area!
For more info: http://www.txdot.gov/…/d…/environmental/historic-bridge.html
We were in Laredo today, wrapping up our giant safety sign tour. We encourage all drivers to #BeSafeDriveSmart year-round to reduce crashes across Texas! We'll be there again tomorrow.
TxDOT is hiring! We are looking for a Material/Process Inspector, Building Maintenance Mechanic, Land Surveyor and Engineering Tech for in our Bryan District.
A complete list of all TxDOT jobs can be found at: https://careers.txdot.gov/ #TxDOTJobs
**AUSTIN UPDATE**
All lanes of NB I-35 have reopened near Rundberg after a crash investigation.
****AUSTIN TRAFFIC ALERT****
I-35 NB near Rundberg remains closed. Remember you have the option of taking SH 130....
***** Amarillo Traffic Alert *****
The exit ramp from WB I-40 to SB I-27 is closed tonight and will remain closed through at least tomorrow morning after a truck carrying a forklift struck the underside of the exit ramp's overpass at the I-40/I-27 Interchange. Traffic will be routed to downtown Amarillo to 10th Street, then west on 10th, then south on US/87 to SB I-27. Motorists who use this ramp during the morning commute may want to take another route. TxDOT inspectors will evaluate the damage tomorrow morning and determine a course of action for repairs and traffic mobility at that time.
The photo shows the damage sustained to the underside of the overpass.
