TxDOT

Dowlen Road ramp closed for next several months

News Staff
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Motorists traveling on southbound U.S. 96 into the Parkdale Mall area will have to find alternate routes as the U.S. 69 south entrance and exit ramp at Dowlen Road will be closed for approximately three months, according to a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) traffic alert. Jan.
Texas Department of Public Safety

Texas Department of Public Safety

BREAKING: Dowlen Road ramp closed for 3 months

Tim Cohrs
Friday, January 20, 2023
Motorists traveling on southbound U.S. 96 into the Parkdale Mall area will have to find alternate routes as the U.S. 69 south entrance and exit ramp at Dowlen Road will be closed for approximately three months, according to a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) media alert. On Jan.
Community member speaks

Community member speaks

Tree talks to continue with TxDOT, environmentalists

Dannie Oliveaux
Thursday, December 1, 2022
After hearing from a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) district engineer, Big Thicket environmental group representatives and private citizens, the Hardin County Commissioners tabled action on a resolution to intervene for the second time this month at their Nov. 22 meeting.
Big Thicket National Preserve

Big Thicket National Preserve

Groups oppose Big Thicket Parkway deforestation

Dannie Oliveaux
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Several groups, along with the Hardin County Commissioners Court, are offering opposition to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) removing trees for the U.S. 69 Corridor “Gateway to the Big Thicket” project in Hardin and Tyler counties. Nov.
Crash photo by Jerome Cabeen

Crash photo by Jerome Cabeen

Billionaire's 'intoxication assault' investigation sent to DA

Scott McLendon
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Saying the matter is now with the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, Beaumont police have handed over their investigation into the local billionaire accused of crashing into five other cars at the intersection of Dowlen Road and Gladys Avenue. According to an Aug.
A school bus parks with a stop sign open

A school bus parks with a stop sign open

Back to school traffic

News Staff
Thursday, August 4, 2022
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign is offering tips as the new school year starts to keep students safe and drivers alert, reminding motorists to stay focused and drive safe in and around school zones and bus stops.
Teen drivers

Teen drivers

Teens target of new TxDOT campaign

News Staff
Monday, February 21, 2022
With vehicle crashes continuing to be the leading cause of death for U.S. teenagers, TxDOT’s “Teen Click IT or Ticket” campaign is urging teens to buckle up in every seat for every ride.
The current cloverleaf interchange of US 69/TX 73 will be soon changed to a turbine design depicted in the TxDOT concept image.

The current cloverleaf interchange of US 69/TX 73 will be soon changed to a turbine design depicted in the TxDOT concept image.

US 69 construction updates

Tim Cohrs
Monday, January 10, 2022
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Beaumont district provided updates on long-term projects happening in Jefferson County.
Chambers County Sheriff arrest suspects in Orange County theft

Chambers County Sheriff arrest suspects in Orange County theft

Chambers County Sheriff arrest suspects in Orange County theft

Jennifer Johnson
Friday, May 21, 2021
Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne reported that deputies were dispatched to IH-10 near FM 1410 for a possible theft in progress on May 20 at approximately 7:40 a.m., when a TxDOT worker observed a suspicious vehicle towing a flat bed trailer with a welder/generator near their property.
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