Texas Department of Transportation

Webber - Tue June 13, 2023

TxDOT Awards Webber $264M for Three Highway Projects

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has chosen Webber, a U.S. subsidiary of Spanish infrastructure firm Ferrovial, to perform three highway projects worth $264 million, the company recently announced....

TxDOT - Tue June 13, 2023

Three Contractors Will Rebuild Three Highway Bridges

Interstate 20 travelers in Midland can see the new bridge at CR 1250 taking shape. Next in line for renovation is the Midkiff bridge followed by Cotton Flat. Phased demolition of the existing Midkiff structure began on May 31....

Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed May 31, 2023

Austin's $4B CAP Project Reshapes Highway

Fluor Corporation began work on the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) $548 million I-35 Capital Express South project, which is part of the multi-billion dollar I-35 Capital Express program taking place in Austin....

TxDOT - Tue May 16, 2023

Interstate 30 Undergoes $334M Upgrade in Rockwall, Texas

With a scenic view of Lake Ray Hubbard as the backdrop, the Texas Department of Transportation and the city of Rockwall marked the start of construction on the second segment of the Interstate 30 expansion project....

TxDOT - Tue April 18, 2023

TxDOT Asks Public Input On Connecting Texas 2050 Planning

The Texas Department of Transportation is planning for the future and public input is crucial as the agency looks to meet the transportation needs for the future. TxDOT is hosting a statewide virtual public meeting with in-person open houses this spring for Connecting Texas 2050, the latest update to TxDOT's statewide long-range transportation plan....

TxDOT - Tue April 18, 2023

Officials Break Ground On I-35 Capital Express North Project

The Texas Department of Transportation was joined by Texas Transportation Commission Chairman J. Bruce Bugg, Jr., Commissioner Robert Vaughn and other officials to break ground on the I-35 Capital Express North project....

Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed April 05, 2023

Crews Create Key Connection Points in Houston

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is investing $116 million for its Interstate 610/Cambridge project in the south-central area of Houston, which will create multiple connecting points to major event venues such as NRG Stadium, the Museum District, multiple universities and the Medical Center....

TxDOT - Tue March 21, 2023

TxDOT, FHWA Sign Agreement On Houston's $9B Project

TxDOT and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) signed a Voluntary Resolution Agreement (VRA) resolving the FHWA Title VI investigation of the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP) and lifting FHWA's pause on the project....

Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed March 08, 2023

Texas Ready to 'Turn Dirt' With $100B Plan

The Texas Transportation Commission (TTC), this August, is expected to approve Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Transportation's record $100 billion, 10-year plan for infrastructure projects across the state to help meet demand for residents amid an ongoing population boom and period of economic growth....

TxDOT - Tue February 21, 2023

El Paso District Wins Design, Construction Awards for I-10

The "We Build Texas" project awards were presented at the Texas Transportation Forum in Austin and TxDOT's El Paso District received two of six honors for the I-10 Connect project in the design and the construction categories....