Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed August 07, 2024
Houston Highway Set for $7B Upgrade
The Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) multi-billion, multi-year North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP) was given the green light on July 26, which will seriously transform a major freeway in downtown Houston, which happens to be the oldest in the state....
CEG - Tue July 23, 2024
TxDOT Seeking Opinions On $100B Transportation Plan
To help keep a thriving Texas economy moving, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is drafting a record-breaking 10-year transportation plan and the public is invited to weigh in on potential projects in communities across the state....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Tue July 23, 2024
Sundt Overhauls I-20 Interchange in West Texas
Sundt Construction Inc. is nearly three-quarters complete on the Texas Department of Transportation's (TXDOT) $116.9 million I-20 at U.S. 84 interchange project in Nolan County. The project will enhance safety and mobility between I-20 and U.S....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Tue July 23, 2024
Texas Bridges Rank Third in Nation, According to ARTBA
With 56,313 bridges, the state of Texas has more bridges — small, medium and large — than any other state and due to meticulous inspection and routine maintenance, the structures rank third-best in the nation, according to the American Road and Transportation Builders Association report of state's bridge conditions....
TxDOT - Thu June 27, 2024
Irving Interchange Project Transforming Many Corridors
A congested triangle of highway interchanges is becoming a distant memory after a massive overhaul of the corridors wraps up in Irving. The Irving Interchange surrounds the old Texas Stadium site in the Dallas District and is where SH 183, SH 114, Loop 12 and Spur 482 intersect....
TxDOT - Thu June 27, 2024
TxDOT Unveils Its 'Game of Cones' Truck at Car Parade
To encourage road safety while also encouraging travelers to keep roads clean, a TxDOT team recently devised a plan to reach the masses through art at the Houston Art Car Parade. Traffic Engineer James Keener had a vision more than 10 years ago to enter a TxDOT vehicle in the Houston Art Car Parade....
Associated Press - Thu June 27, 2024
Bridge Near Galveston Re-Opens After Barge Disaster
HOUSTON (AP) A bridge near Galveston, Texas, that was damaged recently when a barge carrying fuel broke free from a tugboat has reopened to vehicle and pedestrian traffic after safety inspections deemed it safe, officials said....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Thu June 27, 2024
Knife River Corporation, TxDOT Make Swift Repairs After Flood Damage
Over the last few months, Texas has experienced severe weather, heavy rain and flooding throughout many parts of the state that has general contractors out in full force helping conduct repairs, clear debris and restoring damaged infrastructure....
MySanAntonio. com - Tue May 28, 2024
Construction On Texas I-35 Will Last Until 2033
Construction crews are performing a massive amount of work on Interstate 35 and that work is expected to continiue over the next decade. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of March 2033, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) filing....
Associated Press - Tue May 28, 2024
Galveston Bridge in Need of Repairs After Accident
GALVESTON, Texas (AP) A barge slammed into a bridge pillar in Galveston, Texas, on Wed., May 15, spilling oil into waters near busy shipping channels and closing the only road to a small neighboring island....
