The TxDOT El Paso District covers Brewster, Culberson, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis and Presidio counties.
Operating as usual
REMINDER‼️
Tomorrow is the deadline for comments in our second Downtown 10 virtual public meeting! ⚠️
Tell us what you want for the future of I-10, in the section from Executive to Copia.
Link to public meeting: blantonassociates.com/downtown10pm2/
Ways to comment: ⬇️
Ready for a couple days off? No Spring Break for you?
Don't forget to consider scheduled construction and maintenance closures!
Check out the full list of closures online:
https://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/media-center/local-news/el-paso.html
Follow us on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/txdotelp
Today marks the start of Spring Break for many, don't ruin it and #PlanWhileYouCan.
During Spring Break 2019, there were 444 crashes involving young drivers under the influence of alcohol. Those crashes killed 11 people and seriously injured 37 others.
In Texas, it is illegal for anyone under 21 to consume alcohol. The state's legal limit for intoxication is .08 blood or breath alcohol concentration (BAC). Law enforcement officers can arrest drivers having a BAC below .08. with probable cause based on the driver’s behavior. Drivers under the influence of alcohol may face up to $17,000 in fines and fees, jail time and could lose their license.
#EndTheStreakTX
If you've driven on Mesa in West El Paso recently, you know construction in the area is causing delays. Crews still have much work to complete. If you need to travel in the area, increase your travel time or use I-10 to get around the project.
⌚️ There are 7 days left in our Texas Department of Transportation Downtown 10 virtual public meeting!
🚙 Don’t miss this opportunity to tell us what you want for the future of I-10, in the section from Executive to Copia.
🎥 Watch the video then click on link:
🗣 Comment deadline: March 16! https://blantonassociates.com/downtown10pm2/
🙌🏼 On this #EmployeeAppreciationDay we say "THANK YOU" to our 353 staff members that are part of our Texas Department of Transportation El Paso District Team!
🛣 We are the largest TxDOT District by geographical area (21,709 square miles) varying from an ever-expanding urban environment in El Paso to the serene rural environments in Culberson, Brewster, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis and Presidio counties.
👷🏻 You will find a collaboration of District and Division staff on our team. In addition, you will find staff that are part of PEPS or Professional Engineering Procurement Services.
🚧 We have three area offices (East Area, West Area and Alpine) and nearly one dozen maintenance satellite locations!
On this #WorldEngineeringDay we do a #ThrowbackThursday to last week’s #GirlDay - “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day” that was part of #NationalEngineersWeek. We partnered with UTEP - The University of Texas at El Paso and El Paso Electric to inspire future engineers and reminded girls “Engineering? Mija, Yes you can‼️
Texas Department of Transportation Engineering Assistant Evelyne Perales was inspired by her dad, Jaime (TxDOT El Paso PEPS) and little Aurora Madrid may follow in her dad, Aldo’s (TxDOT El Paso District Director of Construction) footsteps. 👇🏼👷🏻♀️👏🏼
Our Texas Department of Transportation 'Teen Click It or Ticket Campaign reminds you - "If You Love It, Click It!"
o Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
o In Texas in 2019, 41% of teens killed in crashes were not wearing a seat belt (109 of 266). A simple click may have prevented these tragedies.
🗣Have you given us your comments for our Downtown 10 project?
🕰You still have time!
📲Our second virtual public meeting is STILL ONLINE!
🛣The project is first to stem from the Reimagine I-10 Study and covers 5.7 miles (approx.) on I-10 from Executive to Copia.
Watch 📹for more!👇🏼
📲 The Texas Department of Transportation El Paso District's second virtual public meeting (VPM) for Downtown 10 is NOW ONLINE!
🛣 The project is the first to stem from the District’s Reimagine I-10 Study and covers 5.7 miles (approx.) on I-10 from Executive Center Boulevard to State Loop 478 (Copia Street).
🎥 Watch video, sound up for a glimpse and more details!
🗣 Give us your feedback by March 16th!
Link:https://blantonassociates.com/downtown10pm2/
The Star on the Mountain being lit for engineers at El Paso Electric, Texas Department of Transportation, UTEP - The University of Texas at El Paso and I-10 at Airway Turbines and Downtown Bridge Arches go green for #NationalEngineersWeek! Green for St. Patrick, the patron saint of engineers. @NSPE @DiscoverEorg
Thank you engineers!🙌
Texas Department of Transportation
UPDATE: You can now apply for the Conditional Grant Program online! Due to COVID-19, we will accept both emailed and mailed applications.
The Conditional Grant Program is available to civil engineering students attending both Texas public and private four-year institutions. Students can receive up to $3,000 per semester. Deadline is March 1. Secure your future now! Application details at: https://www.txdot.gov/jobs/recruitment/conditional-grant-program.html
Thank you El Paso County Judge and Commissioners Court for recognizing Texas Department of Transportation, El Paso Electric and UTEP - The University of Texas at El Paso College of Engineering engineers for #NationalEngineersWeek! Our engineers work to make a difference daily and are working to inspire future [email protected] DiscoverE #EWeek2021
It’s the start of #NationalEngineersWeek‼️⚙️(Feb. 21-27)
Our Texas Department of Transportation District has more than 40 in various sections, many are UTEP graduates.👨🏻🎓👩🏻🎓
Watch the 🎥 to hear what inspired some of them and what is most rewarding about being an engineer!👷🏻♂️👷🏻♀️@NSPE @DiscoverEorg #EWeek2021 #WomeninEngineering
WEATHER UPDATE‼️
⚠️Icy conditions and snow on US-62/180 in Hudspeth and Culberson Counties. Crews treating, plowing.
⚠️Heavy accumulating snow fall on IH-20 from Toyah MM 22 to Monahans MM 79.
❄️Fort Davis video from this morning shows crews plowing and treating SH 118 (Fort Davis to Alpine).
🏠Stay home if you can!
🛣Road conditions:
drivetexas.org
nmroads.com
🎥: Robert Gray
NEW VIDEO‼️
⚠️Traffic switch now in place on our Texas Department of Transportation Montana project.
🚘 Drivers started traveling on the new westbound frontage road at 6 a.m. Thursday morning.
🎥 Take a look! Watch video,sound up! 👇🏼
TAKE NOTE!
The second virtual public meeting (VPM) for Downtown 10 is scheduled, make sure to provide your feedback! The project covers 5.7 miles (approx.) on I-10 from Executive to Copia Street.
Details online:
https://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/media-center/local-news/el-paso/23-2021.html
REMINDER!
MONTANA TRAFFIC SWITCH HAPPENS OVERNIGHT (2-17-21)!
Closures are scheduled 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
👷Crews will be striping new frontage road and transitioning intersections then WB traffic will be traveling on new frontage road!
🚧Montana Avenue westbound complete closure between Saul Kleinfeld Drive to Lee Trevino Drive. Montana Avenue westbound traffic will need to find an alternate route.
🚧Montana Avenue eastbound closure between Lee Trevino Drive to Saul Kleinfeld Drive to include closure of intersections at Lee Trevino Drive, George Dieter Drive, Lee Boulevard and Saul Kleinfeld Drive and all turn arounds will be permanently closed.
🚙Traffic traveling northbound on Saul Kleinfeld Drive to Montana Avenue will only be allowed to turn right at intersection and continue east.
🚙Traffic traveling northbound on George Dieter Drive to Montana Avenue will only be allowed to turn right at intersection and continue east.
🚙Traffic traveling northbound on Lee Boulevard to Montana Avenue will only be allowed to turn right at intersection and continue east.
🚙Traffic traveling northbound on Lee Trevino Drive to Montana Avenue will only be allowed to turn right at intersection and continue east.
🚙Traveling public will only be allowed to travel east on roadway and all turnarounds will be permanently closed.
There are locations in our District!👇🏼
Over 200 Warming Centers are open across the state of Texas.
The Texas National Guard is deployed to conduct welfare checks and assist local authorities in helping those in need find a local warming center.
To find a Warming Center near you visit: tdem.texas.gov/warm/
TRAVEL ALERT‼️🛣
Parts of Texas have fuel shortages. If you must drive, top off before you hit the road. These shortages are happening along I-10, near Van Horn and Boerne. When possible, we are alerting drivers about this on our electronic highway signs too. #BeSafeDriveSmart⛽️
7:45 a.m. MST Tuesday UPDATE⚠️
Loop 375 East & West (Transmountain) all lanes NOW OPEN‼️
6 a.m. MST Tuesday UPDATE:
⚠️Transmountain REMAINS CLOSED.
👷🏻♂️Our Texas Department of Transportation crews worked on clearing the road, but will conduct another sweep and road may open after sunrise.
🚨We'll let you know as soon as barricades are removed!
9 p.m. MST (Monday) TRANSMOUNTAIN UPDATE:
Our Texas Department of Transportation crews are working through the night using a snow plow and brine tanker to treat Transmountain. There's much work needed to get the road ready for YOU. Hope to open road tomorrow if conditions improve, currently it's below freezing.
📹: Chad Chairez
9 p.m. MST (Monday) TRANSMOUNTAIN UPDATE:
Our Texas Department of Transportation crews are working through the night using a snow plow and brine tanker to treat Transmountain. There's much work needed to get the road ready for YOU. Hope to open road tomorrow if conditions improve, currently it's below freezing.
📹: Chad Chairez
MONTANA PROJECT UPDATE:
Due to the snow, we are moving our traffic switch from Tuesday night to Wednesday night. You can see the project was covered in snow over the weekend. Pictures are from Saturday morning.
📸: TxDOT Inspector Nestor Gomez
🎥: Watch Video from previous post for details.👇🏼
https://fb.watch/3GnDNHIIIW/
MONDAY MORNING ROAD SNAPSHOT in our region:
📸I-10 East Porfirio Diaz, collision, left two lanes closed.
⚠️Transmountain remains closed until at least Tuesday.
❄️ 1-20 in TxDOT Odessa District.
🚘 Mountain Pass from NMDOT.
🛣 Conditions: drivetexas.org, nmroads.com
📲 Follow us on Twitter for more: @txdotelp
7 p.m. MST WINTER WEATHER UPDATE⚠️
❄️Based on weather forecast, Transmountain will remain closed at least through Tuesday or once conditions are safe.
👷🏻♂️Our TxDOT crews are targeting I-10, other parts of Loop 375 and US 54 around the clock.
🚨Plan ahead.
🏠 Stay home if you can.
🛣 Road Conditions: drivetexas.org
🌬 Watch for black ice, freezing fog overnight into morning.
🌫 Forecasts: US National Weather Service El Paso Texas, US National Weather Service Midland Texas
Make sure you follow us on Twitter @txdotelp for closures and more information. 👇
❄️ Scenes from around our Texas Department of Transportation District Sunday morning.
📸 Photos courtesy David Campbell and David Luce with our Alpine Maintenance Section, Albert Lara with our West Area Maintenance Crew and our TxDOT cameras.
🏠 Stay safe, stay home this Valentine’s Day. ❤️
7 a.m. MST WEATHER UPDATE ‼️
⚠️Transmountain NOW CLOSED until further notice due to icy conditions.
⚠️NMDOT reporting Difficult Driving Conditions in Anthony Area NM 404 from milepost 0 to 9 as snow packed & icy.
REMINDER ‼️
🏠Stay off the roads and celebrate Valentine’s Day at home if you can today. ❤️
🛣 If you need to be out, check roads before leaving and drive to conditions.
🚘 drivetexas.org
🚘 nmroads.com
Follow us on Twitter for more: @txdotelp
📸 Scenes from today’s winter weather. 👷🏻♂️ These were taken by Estevan Benavidez and David Luce from our Alpine Maintenance Crew.
🛣 You can see fog and frozen vegetation on US 67 and near our office our there on SH 118.
❄️Temps are below freezing.
⚠️Storm details from US National Weather Service El Paso Texas and US National Weather Service Midland Texas for different parts of our District.
👷🏻♂️Our crews are/will monitor conditions, but travel is discouraged. Stay home.❤️
🛣 Road Conditions: www.drivetexas.org
Texas Department of Transportation
A marathon of historically cold air is forecasted for most of Texas over the next few days. See our statement below on our preparations and response to this winter weather event. Remember, if you don’t have to be on the road, please stay home. #BeSafeDriveSmart #EndTheStreakTX
7 a.m. MST WEATHER ALERT:
❄️Here’s look at the 10/20 split from our Texas Department of Transportation cameras- icy and fog. Traffic moving slowly.
👷🏻♂️Our crews from Van Horn, Sierra Blanca and Fort Hancock have been out working most of night and morning using sand, salt and snow plows. Team also assisting Odessa crews.
🚘 Stay home if possible. Drive to conditions if you need to be out.
🛣 Road conditions: www.drivetexas.org
Drivers in the El Paso District are being encouraged to take extra precautions this weekend if they need to travel, as a strong winter storm may impact roadways across the state.
Maintenance crews across the District’s six counties started pretreating roadways early Thursday morning with brine, a calculated salt/water solution sprayed ahead of a storm’s expected arrival. The solution leaves behind the familiar white lines many drivers are used to seeing.
Crews will monitor conditions over the weekend and into next week and are ready to treat roads as needed with additional brine, sand/salt and snow plows.
Information on road conditions in the state is available at www.drivetexas.org or by phone at (800) 452-9292. Drivers can also monitor conditions by visiting www.txdot.gov and searching “El Paso Cameras”.
Driving Tips
• Slow down. Speed limits are based on normal road and weather conditions, not winter road conditions.
• Maintain at least three times the normal following distance on snow or ice.
• Watch carefully for snow removal equipment and stay at least 200 feet behind snow plows.
• Use extra caution on bridges, ramps, overpasses and shaded areas as they tend to freeze first.
If your vehicle starts to slide, ease off the gas pedal or brakes. Steer into the direction of the skid until you have regained traction. Then straighten your vehicle.
From Alpine to El Paso, our Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews are gearing up for the potential of wintery weather. ❄️💦
They loaded up tankers with brine and started pretreating roadways this morning. 👷🏻♂️🛣
Please watch for crews and give them space.
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PROJECT UPDATE: IH-10 eastbound between McRae and Lomaland will be closed starting at 9 p.m. tonight until 6 a.m. again. 🚧 Crews are working on a mill and inlay project. 👷🏻♂️Work involves a couple of firsts for the TxDOT El Paso District. 🚘 Watch the 🎥, sound on 🗣 for details! 👇🏼
NOW HIRING‼️ Are you ready to join our team? Our TxDOT El Paso District Office is hiring an Environmental Specialist. 🌎 🌵🦉Watch the 🎥 then checkout the job posting online: 👉🏼 careers.txdot.gov/psc/pshcma1/EM… by October 22! 👇🏼
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