Transportation
Long-Running 290 Construction Project Is Nearing An End
Posted on · There’s good news for commuters who’ve been braving the work zones on U.S. 290. Officials say the nearly seven-year-old project is almost over.
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News
Researcher Points To Legislative Fixes For Oilfield’s Crumbling Roads
Posted on · As oil production increases, rural roads are under more pressure.
News
What’s The Difference Between Ranch-To-Market And Farm-To-Market Roads?
Posted on · It may be semantics, but the words were important to the state
In-Depth
Could You Keep Traffic Moving On Houston’s Freeways By Slowing Things Down?
Posted on · The state of Texas tried out variable speed limits a few years ago but the initiative hasn't gone any further.
Houston Matters
The City’s Retiree Health Benefit Crisis, And Erroneous Highway Tolls: The Good, Bad, & Ugly Of The Week’s News
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on the stories from this week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
News
Houston EZ TAG Users May Have Been Charged In Error
Posted on · It happened between January and April of this year
Transportation
Toll Roads Face Tax, Increased Traffic Challenges In The Houston-Area And Texas
Posted on · Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have taken hard-line stances against the mixing of Texas Department of Transportation money and toll revenues
Transportation
Montgomery County Approves Bonds For Toll Road Project But Not Without Controversy
Posted on · One commissioner wants to put the issue before voters in a referendum.
Transportation
Drivers Face Slowdowns This Weekend As TxDOT Prepares For A Major Project
Posted on · Crews will be shifting lanes ahead of repairs to the I-69 Bridge over the San Jacinto River.
Transportation
Bridge Due For Repairs Is Hit Again By A Truck, TxDOT Moves Ahead With I-10 Closure
Posted on · The crash happened this morning at the Houston Avenue Bridge. TxDOT was already planning to close eastbound I-10 this weekend so crews could repair earlier damage
News
People Air Their Concerns Over Safety Issues On I-10 East
Posted on · TxDOT has been hearing from the public on how to improve a busy segment between downtown Houston and Chambers County.
Transportation
TxDOT Seeks Input On How To Keep Traffic Moving On I-10 East
Posted on · It’s one of the region’s busiest roadways and TxDOT is looking for ideas on how to improve it. The transportation agency is now reaching out to people who drive the road
News
Why Did Houston’s Roads Freeze Even After Treatment?
Posted on · Houston roads saw some of the toughest conditions crews are able to treat
Transportation
Construction Is Ramping Up On A Segment Of The Gulf Freeway
Posted on · TxDOT is warning drivers of more construction on I-45 south of Houston. And it won’t be finished anytime soon
Transportation
TxDOT Is Assessing Damage After Another Houston Bridge Is Hit By A Truck
Posted on · The latest incident happened early Wednesday at the Houston Avenue bridge over I-10