TxDOT Launches This Year’s Click It or Ticket Campaign
This year's Click It or Ticket campaign is focusing on safety in pickup trucks.
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TxDOT Prepares for Possible Opportunity From Panama Canal Expansion
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
The closure will allow crews to concrete pave the new westbound frontage road.
Section of North University Avenue to Close for Resurfacing
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.