Drunk driving is a huge problem in Texas. It causes 1 in 4 traffic deaths across the state, claiming the lives of 3 people every day. In the Waco District in 2024, there were 665 DUI-alcohol related traffic crashes, resulting in 33 fatalities and 90 serious injuries.

HEWITT | Starting today, TxDOT and its contractor will be start a rehabilitation and widening project on FM 2113 (Spring Valley Road) from Hewitt Drive to Cotton Belt Parkway. There will be various lane closures throughout the project, which is scheduled to complete early 2027.

TEMPLE | All I-35 northbound mainlanes at Exit 304 (H K Dodgen Loop) are closed due to a severe crash. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes and should expect major delays.

WACO | Starting Monday, TxDOT's contractor will perform pavement repairs on LP 340 from Bagby Avenue to SL 484/SH 6. There will be various lane closures in these limits while operations are active daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for two weeks. Mind your speed in work zones.

TEMPLE | All I-35 northbound mainlanes around the US 190 off-ramp (exit 299) are currently closed due to a major crash. Expect major delays in the area and seek alternate routes.

Crews plan to close the northbound I-35 off ramp (exit 330A) tonight from 7 pm, Thurs. August 21, to 8 am, Fri. August 22, as part of the My35 Waco South Construction Project. This closure will allow crews to extend the merge lane for an easier exit onto the frontage road.

BELLMEAD | Next Tuesday night, TxDOT and its contractor will conduct road resurfacing on US 84/Bellmead Drive from Hogan Lane to Harrison Street. This work will require nighttime alternating single-lane closures from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. throughout the month of September.

I-35 WACO SOUTH | All lanes on New Rd (EB/WB & turnaround under I-35) will close from 7 PM Fri, Sept 12 to 7 AM Mon, Sept 15 for removal of the NB I-35 bridge. I-35 mainlanes/frontage rds stay open. More info visit: My35WacoSouth.com

The Texas Department of Transportation will host an in-person public meeting with a virtual option to discuss improvements to Business (BU) 77 from I-35 to FM 434 (University Parks Drive) and State Loop (SL) 484 in McLennan County, Texas.

I-35 Waco South | Irving Lee St. will be closing Oct. 7 at the SB I-35 frontage road and Belmont Dr. to continue drainage and utility improvements. This closure is expected to remain in place through early Nov. For more info: My35WacoSouth.com

Whether your team is undefeated, or having a "next year is our year for sure" type season, make sure all fans win no matter the score and get a sober ride home. It's really simple: drunk driving crashes are 100% preventable.

I-35 WACO SOUTH | Rolling mainlane closures on I-35 (S Loop 340 to 18th St) begin Sat, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. to Sun, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. Expect reduced speeds, ramp closures, and short delays. More info: My35WacoSouth.com

HEWITT | Tonight, crews will close the on-ramp from FM 2113 (Spring Valley Road) to I-35 for repairs. The closure will be active from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Traffic can utilize Spring Valley Rd., Sun Valley Blvd., and head north on the I-35 frontage road as an alternate route.

UPDATE: Date changed to Thursday night, 10/30. HEWITT | Thursday night, crews will close the on-ramp from FM 2113 (Spring Valley Road) to I-35 for repairs. The closure will be active from 5 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Every single day for the past quarter century, someone has died in a crash in Texas. TxDOT Waco has deployed PCMS boards at all four area offices in the district: Belton, Gatesville, Hillsboro, and Waco. These signs display distinct “End the Streak” messages to passing travelers.

WACO | Tomorrow morning, crews will perform pavement repairs at intersection of US 84 (Waco Drive) and SL 396 (Valley Mills Drive). There will be various lane closures that will be active from 8 a.m. to noon tomorrow.

WACO | Tonight, crews will close the I-35 northbound outside lane to conduct repairs at US 84. The closure will be active from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. tomorrow morning.

HILL COUNTY | Next week, there will be various lane closures on I-35 southbound throughout Hill County. These lane closures will allow crews to safely perform large green Interstate sign changes. Closures will occur primarily during the daytime.