Tag: Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
Tragic testimony: Edinburg crash survivor shares story of loss to warn of drunk driving
Analicia Zarate’s story isn’t a happy one. Consider that the Edinburg woman lost her mother in a drunk driving incident 20 years ago, a loss that has remained with her throughout life.
New connector opens Saturday on Pharr interchange
Beginning Saturday evening, the I-2 and 1-69C Pharr interchange will be closed and drivers will be directed onto a new connector, DC4, Texas Department of Transportation officials said Friday.
Drivers to see lane changes ahead at the Pharr interchange
Drivers will soon notice a change to the I-2/ I-69 Interchange when the project begins its next phase of construction.
TxDOT partners with law enforcement to catch speeders
The Texas Department of Transportation is partnering with law enforcement agencies across the state to enforce speed limits during Operation Slowdown, which began Tuesday and will run until June 21.
Westward expansion: Valley’s second-largest roadway project is well underway
The Texas Department of Transportation touted this week the progress it’s made on its second largest project in the district — a $196 million project that will extend Interstate 2 by nine miles in the western part of Hidalgo County.
‘This loss tore our family apart’: Valley tragedies serve as stark reminder of motorcycle...
There was a giant inflatable motorcycle, a hot wing eating contest and — naturally — a procession of motorcycles. The bikes started at 3000 Cage Blvd. and zipped down the road in double column to the blare of Pharr police sirens.
Buckle up: Officials advocate for fewer roadway deaths
At the far end of State Highway 4 and with SpaceX rockets as a backdrop, Texas highway and law enforcement officials on Thursday kicked off the 20th Texas Click It Or Ticket Campaign to promote seat belt use and save lives.
TxDOT: Ed Carey exit to temporarily close
Texas Department of Transportation officials have announced the southbound I-69E Ed Carey Drive exit ramp will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Traffic on I-2 in Weslaco is being diverted after rock spill on highway
Texas Department of Transportation crews are currently working to clear debris from the westbound Interstate 2, according to an agency news release sent shortly before 9 a.m. The area of concern is in Weslaco, officials said.
Brownsville road closes for sewer line repair
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board has temporarily closed a portion of Shidler Drive in Brownsville.