TxDOT - Tue September 06, 2022
D.L. Lennon Starts Loop 286 Project in Paris, Texas District
A project to close four crossovers on State Loop 286 around Paris, Texas, began on Aug. 22. The contractor, D.L. Lennon, was awarded 64 working days, weather permitting, to complete this project valued at more than $825,000....
Gov. Greg Abbott - Tue September 06, 2022
Texas Approves Record $85B in Construction Funding
Gov. Greg Abbott recently announced the unanimous adoption of the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) 2023 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), advancing a record $85 billion, 10-year statewide roadway construction plan....
TxDOT - Wed August 10, 2022
Texas Transportation Commission Awards Nearly $150 Million in New Transit Projects
The Texas Transportation Commission recently awarded more than $68 million in federal and state funds to transit providers across the state. Combined with an award granted in June, TxDOT is distributing more than $146 million in funding, a 65 percent increase compared to funds approved in the summer of 2021....
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....
