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Verhalen, TX · Traffic & Transit
Texas Updates
Reminder for Local Drivers: Stay Focused and Avoid Distractions on Texas Roads
Distracted driving includes any activity that takes attention away from the road. This can involve using a phone, adjusting controls, eating, grooming, or talking with passengers. In Texas, texting while driving is illegal. Other distractions can also increase the risk of accidents. Studies show that five seconds of inattention at highway speeds is similar to driving the length of a football field without looking.
Texas Updates
Faudree Road Construction to Begin November 24: Lane Reductions and Delays Expected for Odessa Residents
The City of Odessa will begin the next phase of the Faudree Road improvement project on November 24, 2025. Work is expected to finish by February 2026. Construction will occur between 56th Street and P-Bar Ranch Road. During this time, Faudree Road will be reduced to one lane in each direction as work is done on the east side of the road.
Texas Updates
Dorado Drive Construction: Lane Reductions and Detours Affect Local Residents Through January 2026
The City of Odessa has started the Dorado Drive Reconstruction Project. The project is scheduled for completion by January 2026. Construction affects Dorado Drive between Faudree Road and Mission Boulevard. Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction. San Antonio Street is closed from Brownstone Road to Dorado Drive.
NewsWest 9
Odessa City Council approves speed limit reductions, explores AI traffic tech
The Odessa City Council on Tuesday discussed several transportation-related agenda items, including an ordinance to reduce speed limits on parts of Loop 338 and nearby streets as part of a safety and traffic-flow effort. Interim City Manager Aaron Smith said the requests come to the city from the Texas Department...
NewsWest 9
Ector County kicks off road repairs days after Proposition A passes
CBS 7
23rd Street in Odessa to close for utilities work
Texas Updates
Attention Odessa Residents: 23rd Street Closed for One Week Starting November 3 for Utilities Work
Starting November 3, 2025, 23rd Street in Odessa, from Andrews Highway to Jackson Avenue, will be closed for approximately one week. The closure is due to a utilities installation project by Edgardo Madrid & Associates and the City of Odessa.
worldoil.com
Tenaris expands Permian operations with new rail spur at Midland service center
Tenaris has announced plans to construct a new 2.3-mile rail spur at its service center in Midland, TX. The new section of railroad will directly connect the company’s yard with the Union Pacific railway, allowing pipe to be safely unloaded by rail. Construction on the rail spur is planned to start in early 2026 with its completion forecasted later the same year.
oilandgasonline.com
Tenaris Expands Permian Capabilities With New Rail Spur At Midland Service Center
The new section of railroad will directly connect the company’s yard with the Union Pacific railway, allowing pipe to be safely unloaded by rail. Construction on the rail spur is planned to start in early 2026 with its completion forecasted later the same year. The $12.5M USD investment will...
businessfacilities.com
Infrastructure & Incentives Update (Oct. 31, 2025)
Site selection decisions include evaluating available infrastructure and transportation, and relevant incentives and programs. This week’s Infrastructure & Incentives Update from Business Facilities features the latest news from Hartford, Connecticut; Louisville, Kentucky; Ardmore, Oklahoma; and Midland, Texas. $1.2M For City of Hartford Education & Workforce Efforts. The Hartford Opportunity...