TxDOT UPDATE – Week of July 21

Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews this week are scheduled to continue base and pavement repairs on on SH 19 between North Loop 7 and Downtown Athens.

Daytime lane closures will be in effect in each location while the work is in progress, and flaggers will control traffic.

TxDOT Update — Week of July 14

txdotTexas Department of Transportation maintenance crews this week are scheduled to continue base and pavement repairs on on SH 19 between North Loop 7 and downtown Athens. Daytime lane closures will be in effect in each location while the work is in progress, and flaggers will control traffic.

US 175 Between Baxter and Poynor gets $70 million

txdotTxDOT press release

In support of efforts to enhance safety and reduce congestion across the Lone Star State, the Texas Transportation Commission recently approved $90 million for projects on US 175, SH 31 and US 69 in the Tyler District to be included in the Unified Transportation Program (UTP), a 10-year plan to guide and fund transportation project development in the state. This action is part of an ongoing process and commitment from the Texas Department of Transportation to act upon requests from the legislature, community leaders, public and local transit authorities to identify those projects that will improve mobility across Texas.

“These are much-needed projects that will benefit all East Texans,” said Commissioner Jeff Austin III, Texas Transportation Commission. “These upgrades will have a tremendous impact on the region as they improve safety and mobility, while helping spur economic development opportunities. It was a good decision to prioritize these projects and I’m glad they are moving forward.” Continue reading “US 175 Between Baxter and Poynor gets $70 million”