The Challenge:

Traffic congestion leads to more problems than just traffic jams.
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One leg of I-35 freeway construction in downtown Dallas is now complete
2021-10-25
TxDOT holds virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony for I-635/SH 121 interchange
2021-08-11
DFW Connector project completed ahead of schedule
2021-08-04
DFW Connector project completed ahead of schedule
2021-08-03
I-635/Hwy 121 interchange project completed ahead of schedule
2021-08-03

The cost of congestion

$101B
The cost of gridlock nationwide*
27
Hours of lost time per commuter nationwide*
$605
Cost of traffic delay per commuter nationwide*
*Source: Texas Transportation Institute, 2021 Urban Mobility Report

See projects addressing congestion in:

Austin
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Dallas
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Fort Worth
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Houston
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San Antonio
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What is TxDOT doing?

TxDOT is addressing gridlock for Texas drivers statewide.
We're putting Texans and dollars to work by:
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Using data to identify and prioritize congested roadways

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Working with local transportation leaders

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Developing critical projects to address congestion

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What can I do to help?

Building roads is not the only way to address traffic congestion. TxDOT seeks to work with local communities to address congestion.

Flexible working hours and telecommuting
Flexible working hours and telecommuting
When employers offer telecommuting or flexible work schedules, it means fewer cars on the roads.
Health and fitness programs
Health and fitness programs
Employees who walk or bike to work burn calories and save money.
Incentives encourage better transportation
Incentives encourage better transportation
From transit passes to carpools, some cities, counties, and municipalities offer tax breaks and incentives to businesses.