Active transportation, like the Katy Trail in Dallas, connects Texans to trails, sidewalks, bike lanes and public transportation. TxDOT is working to maximize active mobility options through the Statewide Active Transportation Plan. ow.ly/4k1250RNZap #TxDOTBikePed

🚨TRAFFIC ALERT🚨
Due to high water, the Travel Information Center in Orange, TX is temporarily closed.
TxDOT Maintenance crews have closed off the IH-10 eastbound and westbound off-ramps to the center. #KnowBeforeYouGo #BeSafeDriveSmart

Thank you to everyone who took part in today's #ClickItorTicket event in Tyler! Wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of dying in a crash by 45% for people in the front seat of passenger cars and by up to 60% for pickups. Texas Department of Public Safety UT Health East Texas Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) CityofTyler

#TxDOT personnel being briefed on ongoing traffic signal restoration. Thursday’s storm brought 120+mph winds, knocking out power and affecting 100s of signals across the city of Houston.

TxDOT Yoakum District crews have been out since Saturday assisting the Houston district during their clean up and restoration phase. Please watch for first responders as they work to help Houston get everything working as quickly and safely as possible.
#BeSafe .DriveSmart.

Believe it. Seat belts can save your life, and also save you from fines up to $200. #ClickItOrTicket #EndTheStreakTX

A huge effort by TxDOT team's from around the state to support the great team in our TxDOTHouston district address our signals and support the City of Houston and Harris County. Big reduction over the last 48 hrs in the # of dark signals.

Thank you to our TxDOT- HOU District District and @TxDOT Bridge Division teams, including our underwater inspectors who helped the City of Galveston and others to reopen this bridge as soon as was safely possible.

The TxDOT Beaumont District is sending multiple crews to assist neighbors in the Houston District who were affected by this week's storm damage. Please be patient when you see them working in the field and show appreciation for their efforts! #BeSafeDriveSmart

Big thanks to all the TxDOT districts providing support for the weather response in Houston including txdotAbilene TxDOT Austin TxDOT-Beaumont TxDOT Bryan TxDOT Corpus Christi TxDOTLubbock TxDOT Lufkin TxDOT Pharr District TxDOT San Antonio TxDOT Dallas @txdotfortworth TxDOT-Tyler.

We're sending additional crews from other parts of Texas to help the Houston area recover from recent storms. Assisting local crews, they're clearing debris, providing signal technicians, generators and more. Give our crews space and treat downed traffic lights as 4-way stops.

Cheers to the weekend and getting some fresh air on a morning hike or bike 🚲🏃‍♀️ TxDOT is developing a Statewide Active Transportation Plan to connect Texans to places where they can be more active. Learn how you can get involved: ow.ly/Q40z50RKFYF #TxDOTBikePed

You just gotta keep livin’ man. Take the 2 seconds to buckle your seat belt. A quick click is easier than getting pulled over . . . or getting ejected from your car in a crash. #ClickItOrTicket #EndTheStreakTX

We hope it was a pleasant ride this morning for #BikeToWorkDay . Cycling is a great travel option that lets you enjoy the Texas outdoors. If you're driving home today, it’s important to give these pedal-powered commuters some space, especially at intersections. #EndTheStreakTX

TxDOT crews are out this evening removing trees and debris and addressing other weather-related issues. Please slow down and move over for them.

As the storms push through, stay alert and it’s probably a good idea to stay off the roads. There are reports of downed trees and other issues. Go to HoustonTranstar.org for road condition updates.

🚗It's dangerous to drive during severe storms!

Some Tips:
🚫Avoid travel if possible
🚦Slow down! Increase your following distance
🚘Use headlights for visibility
🚧Turn Around, Don't Drown!
🌪️Seek shelter if a tornado is spotted

Stay safe on the roads: tdi.texas.gov/pubs/videoreso…

The Calhoun Port Authority supports the international transport of products such as crude oil, agricultural fertilizer and machinery. Port business contributes to our growing economy by generating nearly 50,000 jobs. #TxDOTMaritime

When there's inclement weather, be sure to check DriveTexas.org before traveling for road conditions/closures across the state. Remember to buckle up, turn headlights on for safety & drive to conditions! Never cross a water covered roadway. #TurnAroundDontDrown !

Due to expected rainfall and possible flooding, the nine-county Lufkin District will have crews working through the night tonight monitoring roadways for flooding. If you seem them, give them a wave, slow down, and obey all traffic control near flooded areas. Stay weather alert.