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• Port Isabel police chief asking for change in causeway closure protocols Play Video

  February 29, 2020 10:55 PM

  PORT ISABEL – Traffic stopped on both sides of the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway for more than two hours Wednesday. Automatic gates on the bridge came down due to possible power or weather issues. Chief Robert Lopez with Port Isabel police said protocols by Texas Department of Transportation caused... more »

• Traffic lights at busy Weslaco intersection temporarily out

  February 14, 2020 6:09 PM

  WESLACO – Traffic backups are expected at Frontage Road and Texas Boulevard in Weslaco. The traffic lights at the intersection are out since about 1 p.m. Friday. The Texas Department of Transportation confirmed a contractor hit a cable knocking them out of operation, adding the traffic lights will blink... more »

• TxDOT anuncia cierre de carriles en Interestatal 2 en McAllen Play Video

  February 10, 2020 4:10 PM

  MCALLEN - El Departamento de Transporte de Texas anuncia que la empresa Anderson Columbia Co., un contratista de TXDOT, instalará letreros elevados y retirará las barreras temporales en los carrilles con dirección al oeste de la Interestatal 2 en McAllen. Los carriles entre la calle 2 y Ware Road se... more »

• TxDOT anuncia cierre de carriles en carretera Interestatal 2 Play Video

  February 5, 2020 5:27 PM

  MCALLEN - El Departamento de Transporte de Texas anunció que a partir de las 9 p.m. del miércoles 5 de febrero la carretera interestatal 2 en McAllen estará cerrada desde la calle 2 a la calle 8 hasta las 5 a.m. Únicamente habrá dos carriles abiertos. El cierre... more »

• TXDOT Announces I-2 Eastbound Main Lane Closure in McAllen Play Video

  December 18, 2019 10:03 PM

  MCALLEN – The Texas Department of Transportation announced a road closure that will affect traffic from Main Street to Second Street in McAllen. The closure of I-2 eastbound main lane will begin Thursday at 9 a.m. and it's expected to open up by 3 p.m. The Second Street... more »

• TxDOT Campaign Working to Remind Drivers Not to Drink and Drive Play Video

  December 12, 2019 6:08 PM

  WESLACO – The Texas Department of Transportation is urging drivers to "Plan While you Can", a campaign working to reduce drunk driving. Rebecca Grimes lost her brother, 18-year old Jose Hector Martinez, to a drunk driver back in 1982. She says that even though it's been 30 years... more »

• Inicia campaña para concientizar sobre conducir bajo la influencia Play Video

  December 12, 2019 5:04 PM

  MCALLEN - Al conducir bajo la influencia del alcohol no sólo corre el riesgo de muerte o lesiones graves, sino también puede resultarle muy costoso. Los conductores pueden enfrentar hasta 17,000 dólares en multas, tiempo en la cárcel y pérdida de su licencia de conducir. "Planea mientras puedas"... more »

• TxDOT Holding Public Meetings on Plans for New Valley Highway Play Video

  December 11, 2019 10:23 PM

  EDINBURG – Another Texas Department of Transportation project in the Rio Grande Valley is just about set. Officials are still in the design phase, but the state is holding meetings across the Valley to have people point out what they want to see in a future highway. TxDOT... more »

• Cerrarán puente de Río Hondo por reparaciones Play Video

  December 11, 2019 8:40 PM

  RIO HONDO – Los conductores que viajan por el puente de Río Hondo tendrán que buscar una ruta alterna para los siguientes días. El Departamento de Transporte de Texas anunció que cerrarán el puente por reparaciones. Una de las columnas resultó dañada después de que una autobús chocara... more »

• TxDOT: Expect More Traffic Delays Due to Construction as Valley Grows Play Video

  November 25, 2019 6:17 PM

  PHARR – Drivers are dealing with more delays in the McAllen-Pharr area along westbound I-2. The Texas Department of Transportation says expect more in the future. On Monday morning, drivers experienced a backup along the expressway that was due to a delay in opening the lanes after overnight work.... more »

• Oficiales de TXDOT esperan abrir carriles de autopista de McAllen pronto Play Video

  November 20, 2019 5:03 PM

  MCALLEN - Pronto el tráfico podría verse más fluído en la autopista de McAllen. Un portavoz del Departamento de Transporte detalla que el tercer carril de la autopista debe abrir pronto, si el clima así lo permite. La construcción de tres millas a lo largo del proyecto de... more »

• TxDOT Hopes to Open Main Lanes on Expressway in McAllen Soon Play Video

  November 20, 2019 5:01 PM

  PHARR – The third lanes on the expressway in McAllen should open up soon, weather permitting, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. A TxDOT spokesperson says they’re hoping the main lanes will be able to open in December, increasing vehicle capacity on both east and westbound lanes. ... more »

• Campaña para evitar muertes en carreteras de Texas Play Video

  November 19, 2019 4:45 PM

  WESLACO - El Departamento de Transporte de Texas solicita su ayuda para poner fin a la racha de muertes diarias en las carreteras del estado. Es una campaña que lleva 19 años en funcionamiento. Según el Departamento de Transporte del estado ,desde el año 2000, ha habido al menos... more »

• 16 Pelicans Killed along Hwy 48 in Cameron Co. as TxDOT Evaluate Redesign Play Video

  October 31, 2019 6:43 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – When strong winds flow through the Rio Grande Valley from the north, a Cameron County highway becomes dangerous for drivers and pelicans. On Thursday, 16 pelicans were hit and killed, likely overnight, when they tried flying over Highway 48. Construction is already underway along the highway,... more »

• TxDOT Announces Road Closures along Expressway 83 for Ongoing Projects

  October 29, 2019 4:28 PM

  MCALLEN – The Texas Department of Transportation announced frontage lane closures this week. The closures are due to the ongoing construction of the Bicentennial project in McAllen. The shut downs will occur Wednesday, Oct. 30 through Friday, Nov. 1 at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. ... more »

• Anuncian cierres viales en Isla del Padre Sur y en Pharr Play Video

  September 23, 2019 4:03 PM

  WESLACO – El Departamento de Transporte de Texas anuncia algunos cierres de calles. En la Isla del Padre Sur el lunes comenzará la construcción en parte de Park Road 100. El carril derecho hacia el norte será cerrado al tráfico de la cuadra 300 a la cuadra 700... more »

• Valley Flood Victim Hopes Officials are Making Preparations for Future Storms Play Video

  September 4, 2019 5:36 PM

  WESLACO – Everytime it rains, a Weslaco resident worries she could be reliving June's flood event all over again. Two months later, the Salazar family are on their way to restoring and improving everything. But with every sign of rainfall, they want to make sure the city, county... more »

• TxDOT: Stay Calm in Hydroplaning Situation Play Video

  September 4, 2019 5:35 PM

  PHARR – The wet roads are increasing the chance of hydroplaning. Texas Department of Transportation Spokesperson Octavio Saenz says if you find yourself hydroplaning, the first thing you need to do is remain calm. “A lot of us we fear that we need to do something so what's... more »

• TxDOT to Redesign Hwy 48 for Pelicans, Drivers’ Safety Play Video

  August 30, 2019 5:53 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The Texas Department of Transportation is moving ahead with changes to a section of a state highway that’s been a dangerous spot for pelicans. The redesign means safer conditions for drivers too. Pelicans were getting stuck on the highway, getting run over and volunteers were heading... more »

• Reparación de semáforos en Palmview

  July 16, 2019 4:43 PM

  PALMVIEW - El Departamento de Transporte de Texas notifica que reemplazarán semáforos con nuevas unidades. El trabajo está programado para el miércoles 17 de julio al viernes 19 de julio de 9:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m en la intersección de US 83 y La Homa Road y la intersección... more »

• Traffic Signal Repairs Scheduled in Palmview

  July 16, 2019 4:15 PM

  PALMVIEW - The Texas Department of Transportation notifies that traffic signals are being replaced with new units. Signal work is scheduled for Wed. July 17 through Fri. July 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m on US 83 and La Homa Road intersection and the FM 495 and La... more »

• Valley Cities Join to Tackle Annual Clean Sweep

  May 9, 2019 4:00 PM

  MCALLEN – Local officials are coming together to tackle the 5 th Annual Operation Clean Sweep. Several Rio Grande Valley cities are teaming up with the Texas Department of Transportation and Hidalgo County Precinct 2 for this initiative. Sweepers will clean more than 100 miles of roadway shoulders... more »

• Oficiales Estatales Buscan Mejorar Tiempos de Espera en Puentes Internacionales Play Video

  April 9, 2019 10:22 AM

  ROMA - Oficiales estatales trabajan para mejorar los tiempos de espera en los puentes de la frontera, intentando optimizar el proceso. El Departamento de Transporte de Texas planea una reunión pública ante atrasos en sus puertos de entrada debido a la crisis inmigratoria que enfrenta el país.... more »

• TxDOT Working with Feds to Improve Bridges Play Video

  April 8, 2019 10:12 PM

  ROMA – Drivers at the bridges in Brownsville, Progreso and Hidalgo are waiting up to an hour – drivers at the Roma International Bridge are waiting up to three hours. TxDOT’s public information officer, Octavio Saenz, says they’re creating an update to the border transportation master plan. "We're... more »

• TxDOT Crews Working on Maintenance, Construction of Roads Play Video

  January 4, 2019 8:37 PM

  WESLACO – The Texas Department of Transportation is expecting to be busy in 2019. Crews are working on regular maintenance, such as resurfacing roads, as well as other construction projects. "Every day, more than 1,000 people make Texas their home. So, they bring their vehicles, but they don't... more »

• TxDOT Seeks Valley Residents to Participate in Railway Survey Play Video

  January 4, 2019 6:54 PM

  PHARR – The Texas Department of Transportation wants to know the public’s thoughts on a potential high speed railway from the Rio Grande Valley to San Antonio to Houston. At the moment, there is no scheduled construction. People can fill out a survey on the TxDOT website. ... more »

• Plans for 2nd Access to SPI on Hold Play Video

  June 26, 2018 3:36 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Plans for a second access to South Padre Island are currently on hold. The Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority executive director, Pete Sepulveda, says because the second access is being developed as a toll road, it’s causing problems with the Texas Department of Transportation. TxDOT recently... more »

• State Hwy 106 Construction Project in Final Stages Play Video

  June 15, 2018 4:24 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – A $15.5 million construction project for a road that will eventually lead to the second causeway to South Padre Island is in its final stages. A spokesman for the Texas Department of Transportation says the third and final stage of construction on State Highway 106, or... more »

• Rio Hondo First Responders Delayed by Bridge Construction Play Video

  January 9, 2017 5:04 PM

  RIO HONDO – An 11-month construction project on the Rio Hondo bridge is running on schedule, according to TxDOT. Those experiencing delays are the Rio Hondo first responders. Rio Hondo fire chief said he’s glad the bridge is being repaired but added he’ll be relieved when it’s over. He said... more »