Texas Roads + Highways

Tired of Lubbock traffic? TxDOT is holding a public meeting today, Dec. 18, to discuss major upgrades to FM 179. Learn about new lanes, signals, and drainage structures planned for the 1.8-mile stretch near Wolfforth.

Driving in Texas? Know the HOV lane rules! Designed to ease congestion, the HOV (high-occupancy vehicle) lane is generally for vehicles with two or more passengers

Don’t treat the middle lane like a merge lane. Texas law (Sec. 545.060) limits use of the continuous left-turn lane. Find out what’s legal and how to stay ticket-free

From highways to small streets, Texas drivers just earned top spots in a national ranking.

With over 910,000 car accidents last year alone, distractions on Texas roads are more dangerous than you might think—let's break down the surprising ways drivers lose focus.

Every single day, someone in Texas receives devastating news about a loved one lost in a traffic incident; it's a reality we need to face.

A reminder that safety matters: Texas sees hundreds of motorcyclist fatalities yearly. Helmets reduce death risk by 37% and brain injury odds by threefold. Crashes often stem from distracted driving, speed, debris, and yield failures.

Texas law requires car seats for kids under 8 or shorter than 4'9". With child crash deaths on the rise, officials urge parents to buckle up every ride.

Picture this: a drive down Buffalo Gap Road turns wild when a driver juggles steering and a dog at the same time. What a sight!

Car crashes are a leading cause of childhood fatalities. This weekend, there's a chance to learn how to keep little ones safe on the road.

Picture this: young drivers hitting the road for the first time, but Texas has a few surprises in store when it comes to driving safety. Stay tuned.

Late-night drivers in West Texas are finding a surprising way to turn the wait at red lights into a green light.