TxDOT - Tue August 09, 2022
Simmons Takes Over as TxDOT's Newest Chief Engineer
TxDOT has announced that Linden native and longtime resident of Atlanta, Texas, Lance W. Simmons, has been appointed as the agency's chief engineer. In his new role, Simmons, a 28-year TxDOT veteran, will direct and coordinate TxDOT's statewide engineering and district operations to ensure the state's transportation system is built and operates in a safe, efficient and effective manner....
Chuck MacDonald – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Tue July 12, 2022
Colorado River Constructors Rebuild U.S. 290 in $674M Job
According to the U.S. Census estimates, Austin showed one of the largest population gains of any metro area in the United States. The city grew by more than 53,000 people in a single year, representing the fourth largest increase in the country....
TxDOT - Wed June 15, 2022
Crews Begin Interstate 10 Widening Project Near El Paso
Officials with the Texas Department of Transportation El Paso held a press conference recently to discuss the new construction project to widen Interstate 10. The goal of the project is to "improve capacity, operation, circulation and safety" along the interstate, according to a statement....
FLUOR - Tue June 14, 2022
Fluor Receives Half-Billion Dollar Contract for I-35 Project
Fluor Corporation (FLR) announced recently that it was awarded a construction contract for the Interstate 35 (I-35) Capital Express South project in Austin, Texas, by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)....
TxDOT - Wed April 20, 2022
R.K. Hall, TxDOT's Amarillo District Win NAPA Award
General contractor R.K. Hall and the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) Amarillo District have once again been awarded the Quality in Construction Award for two separate projects by the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)....
TxDOT - Wed April 20, 2022
TxDOT Gives Green Light to Contractor for $641M Job
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued Lone Star Constructors (Lone Star), a joint venture between Fluor Heavy Civil LLC and Irving, Texas-based Austin Bridge & Road LP, a notice to proceed on a $641.7 million design-build contract for the expansion and reconstruction of approximately 6.3 mi....
TxDOT - Tue April 19, 2022
TxDOT Gives Its Best Tips for Work Zone Safety Week
As road construction projects ramp up statewide, TxDOT officials are asking motorists to slow down and stay alert when driving through the thousands of work zones in Texas to protect themselves and others....
TxDOT - Tue March 22, 2022
TxDOT Reaches Decision On Houston Infrastructure Project
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently announced the issuance of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP), which signals the completion of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process for environmental clearance....
TXDOT - Tue February 22, 2022
Officials Celebrate Completion of Pair of Mobility35 Projects
Officials with the Texas Department of Transportation were recently joined by U.S. Representative John Carter, Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell and Commissioner Valerie Covey for a joint ribbon-cutting ceremony for the I-35 at Ronald Reagan Boulevard and I-35 from Corn Hill to FM 972 projects....
TXDOT - Tue February 22, 2022
TTC Approves Retaining Capacity On SL 368 in San Antonio
The Texas Transportation Commission (Commission) recently approved maintaining state jurisdiction and ownership of a portion of State Loop 368 (Broadway) in San Antonio, keeping the roadway a six-lane section for vehicles as it was originally built with a finding that the roadway is necessary for the operation of the state highway system....
