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Plans to spend billions on a flood-prone East Texas highway may not solve the problem
Read full article: Plans to spend billions on a flood-prone East Texas highway may not solve the problemTxDOT says it can’t guarantee that upgrades to one of Houston’s main hurricane evacuation routes will prevent future flooding of U.S. 59.
Texas drivers vexed by toll road payment problems got little relief from state lawmakers
Read full article: Texas drivers vexed by toll road payment problems got little relief from state lawmakersDouble billing, rejected automatic payments and expensive late fees are the most frequent complaints about a toll system with different operators and rules across the state.
Texans are dying on state highways every day — especially in rural “dead zones”
Read full article: Texans are dying on state highways every day — especially in rural “dead zones”Fatal crashes in rural areas accounted for 51% of Texas’ 4,489 traffic fatalities in 2021, even though only about 10% of the state’s population lives in a rural area, according to data from the state’s department of transportation.
Texas will build more than 50 new electric car charging locations along major highways
Read full article: Texas will build more than 50 new electric car charging locations along major highwaysThe $408 million approved Tuesday by the Federal Highway Administration will help build a network of charging facilities every 50-70 miles along certain major Texas highways.