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TxDOT Launches New Safe Driving Campaign

Cole Shooter — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:07:33 +0000

The organization’s new “Drive Friendly. Drive Safe” campaign is designed to highlight some of the driving behaviors that continue to cause issues on our roadways.

TxDOT Touts Safety Benefits of Widening Highways

Cole Shooter — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:12:32 +0000

The group says that hundreds of projects to add shoulders and width on more than 1,000 miles of rural, two-lane highways have made them much safer.

Lubbock Road Construction Projects Update

Cole Shooter — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 21:16:56 +0000

Micro-surfacing along 50th Street has been postponed, and seal coating along 19th Street will begin Wednesday.

19th Street to be Seal Coated Next Week

Cole Shooter — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 21:17:47 +0000

Motorists will not be able to park along the southern 19th Street curb line during the seal coating, and residents will have intermittent accessibility during the work.

TxDOT to hold Ribbon Cutting for Marsha Sharp Freeway

Cole Shooter — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 21:24:36 +0000

According to a press release from TxDOT, many anticipated that the project would take 20 years, but it has been completed in half the time.

Roadway Seal Coating to Begin Next Week

Cole Shooter — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 23:41:42 +0000

TxDOT says that the roadway benefit of seal coating is a waterproof surface that keeps the roadbed from being weakened, and also adds an improved non-skid surface in wet or icy conditions, as well as an anti-glare and increased reflective surface.

Paving Operations Begin On Some Lubbock Roads

Cole Shooter — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 18:51:40 +0000

The paving operations at each location are expected to take up to a week to complete, and motorists can expect daily lane closures, possible overnight lane closures, and traffic delays.

TxDOT Announces Over $1.5 Billion in Transportation Projects Across the State

Rob Snyder — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 23:19:37 +0000

Over $1.5 billion of transportation projects across the state were approved today. The projects include work on interstates across the state including 40, 35 and 69

TxDOT Launches New Online Map With Traffic, Construction Updates

Cole Shooter — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:06:43 +0000

Drive Texas shows statewide conditions that will affect travel, including closures, construction, accidents, and a live weather feed.

TxDOT to Make Slide Road and Woodrow Road Intersection 4-Way Stop

Cole Shooter — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 22:58:33 +0000

Road crews will begin installing the 48” flashing stop signs on Monday.

TxDOT Launches This Year's Click It or Ticket Campaign

Rob Snyder — Wed, 23 May 2012 20:12:19 +0000

This year's Click It or Ticket campaign is focusing on safety in pickup trucks.

TxDOT Prepares for Possible Opportunity From Panama Canal Expansion

Cole Shooter — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:49:03 +0000

The group plans to produce a report by the end of 2012 assessing the state’s readiness to maximize any opportunities which might be created by the expansion of the Panama Canal.

Section of Freeway Frontage Roads to Close Next Week

Cole Shooter — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:59:35 +0000

The closure will allow crews to concrete pave the new westbound frontage road.

Section of North University Avenue to Close for Resurfacing

Cole Shooter — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:09:37 +0000

Both north and southbound University traffic will not have through access during the paving operation, and will be detoured around the area.

Improvements to 19th Street Intersections to Begin This Week

Cole Shooter — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:13:58 +0000

Crews will set barricades Wednesday morning and begin removing the median barrier at the University Avenue Intersection.

US 87 Improvement Project by TxDOT to Add Lanes, Resurface Roadway

Cole Shooter — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:23:36 +0000

Lane closures can be expected throughout the duration of the project, which is expected to be completed in October of 2012.

Freeway Frontage Road at Buddy Holly Avenue to Close Temporarily

Cole Shooter — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:37:36 +0000

Westbound frontage road traffic will only be able to travel south on Buddy Holly to 9th Street where motorists will connect with northbound Avenue L or Avenue Q to access the freeway.

TxDOT to Join in National Work Zone Awareness Week

Cole Shooter — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:21:33 +0000

Motorists driving through the TxDOT Lubbock District will see some “office spaces” complete with desks, filing cabinets, and orange cones to remind drivers that that the work zones are some employee’s offices.

TxDOT, Lubbock Law Enforcement to Kick Off Motorcycle Awareness Campaign

Cole Shooter — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:20:43 +0000

87 percent of motorcycle crashes injure or kill the rider, and national studies show that a motorcyclist is five times more likely to be injured, and 25 times more likely to die in a crash.

TxDOT Releases Reminder on Campaign Sign Regulations

Cole Shooter — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:53:26 +0000

Signs placed on state highway right of way or found to be potential safety hazards may be removed by TxDOT immediately without any prior notice. TxDOT says that violators may be charged for the removal of the illegally placed signs.