DENTON - NB I-35W ramp to SB I-35E closes, detours f/9p Fri., Aug. 14 to 8a Sat., Aug. 15 as part of ongoing project. Be alert to various lane closures SB I-35E & NB I-35W in area during this time. Plan ahead for extra travel time. #dfwtraffic
BEHIND THE SCENES: Most drivers never think about what it takes to get school zone flashers ready for a new year. Meet the TxDOT employee responsible for programming school zone flashers for more than 200 districts and schools across North Texas. #BackToSchool#SchoolZoneSafety
LEWISVILLE - All lanes of NB & SB I-35E closed @ Corporate Dr. f/ 10p Sat. Aug. 15 to 11a Sun. Aug. 16 as part of ongoing project. Traffic detoured to frontage roads @ this time. Drivers should plan ahead for extra time in this corridor this weekend.
#DFWTraffic
MESQUITE - WB US 80 closes, detours b/t Galloway Ave. & Town East Blvd. f/10p Fri., Aug. 14 to 5a Sat., Aug. 15 as part of ongoing interchange project. A signed detour will be in place; plan ahead for extra travel time. #dfwtraffic
DENTON - NB I-35E ramp to SB I-35W closes, detours 9p Wed., Aug. 12 to 5a Thurs., Aug. 13 as part of ongoing project. NB I-35E frontage road b/t North Texas Blvd. & Bonnie Brae Rd. also closes, detours during this time. #dfwtraffic
DALLAS - NB I-35E off-ramp to EB I-30 closes, detours 9p Wed., Aug. 12 to 5a Thurs., Aug. 13 & again Thurs. night as part of I-30 Canyon project. The EB I-30 off-ramp to Lamar Ave. also permanently closes during this time. Be alert to traffic shifts on EB I-30. #dfwtraffic
As the new school year starts, drivers need to get ready for safety! Go slow near schools, watch for flashing lights on buses or in school zones, and keep an eye out for kids crossing streets. Together, we can all have an A+ in safety! #dfwtraffic#besafedrivesmart
I-35 WACO SOUTH | UPDATE: TxDOT and its contractors have reopened northbound and southbound I-35 mainlanes between New Road and 12th St. ahead of schedule. Ancillary roadway closures will be picked up as crews progress with removal operations.
REMINDER FOR THE WEEKEND if you have travel plans through Waco: I-35 closes/detours b/t New Road Dr. & 12th St. beginning late Friday night (Aug. 7) for removal of a flyover (direct connect). The closure will last approximately 24 hours. Expect delays. https://t.co/0Wxt2XxTYe
Even though it's summer, you still need to do your homework! Make sure to study your car B4UGO on a road trip: tires, lights, fluids and also a clear view for the driver. A little prep ahead of time can make all the difference for your safety. #roadtriptip#dfwtraffic
You probably cross over a bridge every day, but do you know what it takes to keep them safe and in good shape? Go behind the scenes with our @TxDOT Collin County team to see how these structures are maintained. #DFWTraffic#CollinCounty#DriveLikeATexan
HEADS UP if you have travel plans through Waco:
I-35 will close/detour b/t New Road Dr. & 12th St. beginning 12 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7 for removal of a flyover (direct connect). The closure will last approximately 24 hours. Expect delays. See map for details. https://t.co/0Wxt2XxTYe
HEADS UP ROCKWALL! The current EB I-30 off-ramp to SH 205 will be closed & shifted to a new location starting 9p Thurs., Aug. 6. Exiting traffic will use a temporary ramp at Exit 67C starting at 5am Fri., Aug. 7. Drivers should use caution as traffic adjusts.
TxDOT works hard to clear trash, roadway hazards & debris from highways, but your help is needed. Take a moment to secure your load. Wait to dispose of trash like wrappers or cups until you stop and find a trash can. Together, we can reduce litter and keep our roads safe.
MESQUITE - NB/SB I-635 closes, detours to frontage roads b/t Town East Blvd. & Beltline Rd. f/10p Fri., July 31 to 5a Sat., Aug. 1 for interchange project. Various lane/ramp closures at I-635/US 80 f/10p Sat., Aug. 1 to 9a Sun., Aug. 2. Plan extra travel time. #DFWTraffic
The best part of summer road trips? THE SNACKS!
However, do your part to make sure those wrappers and cups stay in the car until you make a pit stop and find a trash can. Do your part to keep Texas highways safe and litter free! #TxDOTTravelTip
It's National Intern Day! This summer flew by with students from across the state joining us in our offices, labs and in the field to learn about highways and safety. Thank you for being a part of @TxDOT! #internday
Join @TxDOT for a public mtg on the FM 545 (East Melissa Road) Project!
In-Person:
Thurs. 7/30, 5-7p
Melissa United Methodist Church
(3851 McKinney St. in Melissa)
Virtual Mtg: https://t.co/jkuDdN9KDq
Materials posted 5p Thurs., 7/30 through Fri., 8/14
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FORNEY- Drivers be alert to various driveway closures on FM 548 b/t US 80 and Kroger Dr. starting Mon., July 27 thru Mon., Aug. 10 as part of an ongoing improvement project. Take it slow and use caution near the work zone. #DFWTraffic
TONIGHT: Crews to close FM 1139 in #Rockwall overnight starting at 8pm thru 6am Sat., July 25 as a part of a project to widen FM 549. Drivers should stay alert and follow posted detour signage. #DFWTraffic