TxDOT Pharr District

Official information from the TxDOT-Pharr District. Serving Zapata, Jim Hogg, Brooks, Kenedy, Willacy, Cameron, Hidalgo, & Starr Counties.

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Heavy rain with the potential for flash flooding is expected this week. Stay weather aware and remember to avoid low water crossings. It is NEVER OK to drive around or remove barricades. Download the DriveTexas mobile app to check conditions statewide. #TurnAroundDontDrown

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CRASH ALERT/NORTH OF SAN MANUEL. A truck rollover on southbound US 281, north of San Manuel, is impeding traffic on both travel lanes. TxDOT crews are assisting with traffic control. Expect delays while traffic is rerouted. DPS estimates a 2-3 hour closure.

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ON WEATHER WATCH & CLEARING INLETS. This week, TxDOT Pharr crews are patrolling areas most prone to flooding to make sure rain inlets and gutters are free of debris. Stay weather aware, monitoring the potential for heavy rain and flooding in our area.

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TRAFFIC ALERT/BROWNSVILLE. Magnetek Drive at SH 4 (Int'l Blvd) will close Wednesday, Sept. 30 for road construction and storm drain work. A detour will remain in place for the next 3 weeks. Please plan accordingly. #KnowBeforeYouGo

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https://t.co/wrQwMmpztq is now also a mobile app! Download the DriveTexas app on your mobile device to utilize traffic cameras, check for travel delays, to see if any roads are flooded or where flooding is likely. #TxDOT #KnowBeforeYouGo #TurnAroundDontDrown

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OPERATION OPEN INLET! With the chance of heavy rain this week, crews from our #TxDOT Edcouch Maintenance Section have been patrolling areas most prone to flooding throughout the mid and upper Valley to make sure rain gutters and inlets are free of debris.

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Widespread rain is expected across Texas this week with threats of flash flooding possible. Keep an eye on the weather, drive to conditions and remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown. Check https://t.co/ae3YGgwGe1 or the DriveTexas app for current conditions. #DriveLikeATexan

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Join #TxDOT for a #LoveMyCarSeat pop-up safety event on Wed., Sept. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Southmost Library, in Brownsville. Certified technicians will be on hand to conduct demonstrations and inspections. Safety tips available at: https://t.co/N8RMVH3It0

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TRAFFIC ALERT/PHARR INTERCHANGE.
Multiple nightly lane closures, M-TH, Sept. 21-24, 8P-6A.
• I-2 WB double right lane closure, between Nebraska & Veterans. WB Nebraska on ramp also closed.
• I-2 WB double right lane closure, between Nebraska exit & Stewart. Ramps to remain open

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Happy Child Passenger Safety Week!

Texas law requires children under 8 years old ride in a car seat or booster unless they’re taller than 4'9". Drivers can face fines of up to $250 if a child isn't properly restrained.

Keep your little one safe! #LoveMyCarSeat #DriveLikeATexan

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TRAFFIC ALERT/HEBBRONVILLE: A full road closure of SH 16 is scheduled at the railroad crossing for re-planking & road reconstruction, starting Mon., Sept. 21 & continuing thru Oct. 2. Traffic will be detoured to Texas street for two weeks. #RespectTheZone

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¡Feliz 16 de Septiembre! Be the VIP of tonight's party... designate a sober driver.
#DriveSoberNoRegrets #DriveLikeATexan Kind. Courteous. Safe.

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TRAFFIC ALERT/RIO GRANDE CITY–Nighttime milling & paving operations are planned on US 83 in Rio Grande City beginning Sunday, Sept. 13, & continuing through Thursday, Sept. 17. The work will continue for approximately four weeks between Charco Blanco Road and Fairgrounds Road.

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Twenty-five years later, we still remember. TxDOT honors the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and the first responders, service members, families and communities who showed extraordinary courage and strength. #NeverForget

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WB I-2 main lane closures tonight. See details below.

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The WB I-2 main lanes in Pharr will be closed nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. September 8 through September 10.
Westbound traffic will exit at Cage Boulevard and re-enter the main lanes using the next available entrance ramp.
The closures are necessary for milling and paving.

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UPDATE: ALL LANES HAVE REOPENED

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TRAFFIC ALERT/LINN. Southbound US 281 traffic impacted all day after a truck hauling 40,000 pounds of produce overturns. Traffic has been utilizing the NB lanes for NB & SB travel. Truck removal expected soon.

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TRAFFIC ALERT/LINN. Southbound US 281 traffic impacted all day after a truck hauling 40,000 pounds of produce overturns. Traffic has been utilizing the NB lanes for NB & SB travel. Truck removal expected soon.

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TRAFFIC ALERT/McALLEN– A full closure of FM 1925 (Monte Cristo Road) between FM 2220 (Ware Road) and Rooth Road is planned this weekend, from 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4 through 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 7., for a storm drain pipe installation.

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TRAFFIC ALERT/McALLEN– A full closure of FM 1925 (Monte Cristo Rd) between FM 2220 (Ware Road) & Rooth Rd is planned this weekend, from 9 p.m. Fri., Sept. 4 thru 5 a.m. Mon., Sept. 7., for a storm drain pipe installation. Detour route will be in place.

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TRAFFIC ALERT/SAN BENITO– SB I-69E (US 77) will be closed between the FM 732 exit ramp & the San Benito rest stop, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Wed., Sept. 2, for the installation of traffic counters.
All SB traffic will take FM 732 exit & use FM 732 or BUS 77 as alternate routes.