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I-10 landscaping and lighting project completed in East El Paso

April 6, 2026

A permanent lighting display now highlights I-10's new landscaping features in East El Paso following a TxDOT-led improvement project begun in September 2024. The upgrades are part of broader statewide infrastructure initiatives addressing safety enhancements along major transportation corridors.

Sergio Roman, TxDOT Emerging Aviation Tech Director,

Texas Department of Transportation selected for air taxi integration pilot program

March 30, 2026

The Texas Department of Transportation has been chosen for a national pilot program testing electric air taxis across major cities and rural areas within Texas. The project aims to boost job growth, enhance community connections, and inform future aviation regulations.

Scott Hendrix, Fleet Operations Supervisor for the Atlanta District

TxDOT mechanics restore critical brine trucks ahead of Texas winter storm

March 3, 2026

Two days before a major winter storm was expected to hit Texas, two tanker trucks vital for spreading brine on Interstates 20 and 30 were sidelined by mechanical issues.

TxDOT launches major highway expansions and safety projects statewide

February 21, 2026

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has started 2026 with a series of transportation projects aimed at expanding highways, improving safety, and enhancing local mobility across the state.

Executive Director Marc D. Williams, Texas Department of Transportation

Texas Transportation Commission reviews winter storm response and future infrastructure plans

February 20, 2026

The Texas Transportation Commission met in January to review and approve several measures affecting the state's transportation infrastructure.

Michael Chamberlain, director of data management in TxDOT’s Transportation Planning and Programming Division

Texas highways feature unique designations like FM, RM, loops amid ongoing federal transportation efforts

January 25, 2026

Highway designations in Texas can be confusing for drivers, with a variety of abbreviations and unique naming conventions.

Texas bridge renamed for fallen Marine Lance Corporal Armando Hernandez

January 25, 2026

The family of U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Armando Hernandez, together with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and state officials, have renamed the SH 242 bridge over I-69 in Splendora, Texas, to honor his memory.

Texas DOT reports progress on roadways; receives federal funds for rural transit

January 25, 2026

In November, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) reported significant progress on transportation projects throughout the state.

Michael Chamberlain, director of Protect the Public’s Trust.

TxDOT celebrates 20 years of Statewide Planning Map with new features

December 18, 2025

For two decades, the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Statewide Planning Map has served as a resource for planners, engineers, and the public.

Pedro "Pete" Alvarez, Pharr District Engineer

TxDOT’s Pete Alvarez leads Rio Grande Valley infrastructure planning amid statewide transportation initiatives

December 17, 2025

Pedro “Pete” Alvarez, the head of the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Pharr District, is leading efforts to improve transportation infrastructure in South Texas.

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