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A statewide initiative to address highway chokepoints in Texas is making major progress this fall with multiple projects breaking ground.

A TxDOT initiative to address homelessness on federal highways and improve the lives of those displaced by recent and upcoming construction along I-35 is drawing recognition and praise from federal and local officials.

For most people, free time is spent unwinding or pursuing a hobby. But for TxDOT equipment operator Casey Berryhill, that spare time is dedicated to crafting custom knives at Berryhill Knifeworks, a business he built from scratch.

 Dozens of adults across the state are heading back into the classroom to help keep children safe on Texas roadways.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has completed the termination of the SH 288 Comprehensive Development Agreement (CDA). This historic move is expected to bring Texans future toll relief and more free lanes to drive in the Houston area.

The Texas Transportation Commission has approved historic funding for ship channel improvement projects that will support Texas’ economic growth, increase trade, generate jobs and ensure our seaports remain competitive.

While fall and winter give Texans a much-needed reprieve from the summer heat, the change in seasons also brings fewer daylight hours, making it harder for drivers to see pedestrians and keep them safe.

To help spread the word about the importance of car seat safety, TxDOT is partnering with former NASA rocket scientist Shayla Rivera to launch the Save Me With a Seat campaign during National Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 15-21.