As we approach the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we celebrate the United States of America and Texas' role in its formation. Learn more about the Texas America250 Commission: texasamerica250.com/

Happy Independence Day! Today we celebrate 250 years of freedom and the people, places and roads that connect Texas. #FourthOfJuly

Do you like America? Here's your sign. Check out these commemorative signs TxDOT crews installed this week along key highways in Texas. They help us mark America's 250th birthday and the 70th anniversary of our interstate highway system. @USDOTFHWA @USDOT #America250

America 250 and Interstate Highway 70th Anniversary commemoration! @USDOT @USDOTFHWA

Your input is important! TxDOT is updating its 10-year transportation plan, and we want to hear from you. The comment period is now open until Aug. 3 at 4 p.m. Get information on the plan and how to comment here: bit.ly/3gywpfX

Just like this graphic, there's a lot going on in Texas! Fourth of July celebrations, World Cup games and holiday weekend travels could bring extra traffic to Texas highways. Be prepared and drive like a Texan: kind, courteous and safe. #GraphicDesignIsMyPassion #DriveLikeATexan

New signs any one? If you are on I-20, you may notice some new signs celebrating America's 250th birthday and the 70th anniversary of our nation's interstate system! These are located near eastbound SH 16 in Van Zandt Co. and between mile marker 579 and 580 in Gregg Co.

TEXARKANA, tomorrow/Wednesday, July 1st! ➡️Stop by and see us at the Texas Travel Information Center off I-30 for an event from 11am - 1pm focusing on safety ahead of #IndependenceDay! 🙌This is a fun way to engage your kiddos to ensure everyone stays safe #DriveSober

Happening TODAY! TxDOT is updating its 10-year transportation plan, the draft 2027 Unified Transportation Program. Join us to learn more during a virtual public meeting at 2 p.m. CDT here: ow.ly/5v5x50ZgfpT

There’s a different kind of freedom when your ride home is already figured out. Celebrate, enjoy the fireworks and always choose a sober ride. #DriveSoberNoRegrets #DriveLikeATexan

These commemorative 70th anniversary signs are being placed along key highways in Texas by @TxDOT Keep an eye out for them. @USDOTFHWA

Happening this Wednesday, July 1! TxDOT is updating its 10-year plan. Join us to learn more during a virtual public meeting at 2 p.m. CDT. More information here: bit.ly/3gywpfX

🚗 70 Years of Connecting America! 🛣️ What started as a vision for a united nation has transformed into an 854-billion-mile legacy. Since President Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act, the Interstate System has fundamentally shaped American life, fueling commerce, and bringing us closer together. 👉 FHWA is celebrating this momentous milestone with a brand-new commemorative website! Explore rich highway history, historic photos, and more at: fhwa.dot.gov/interstate-70th… #Interstate70th #FederalAidHighwayAct #InterstateSystem

A new bi-state data sharing agreement between TxDOT and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation will help enhance traffic operations, improve traveler information and strengthen coordination across state lines. Learn more: ow.ly/srvZ50ZifH6 #TxDOTNewsroom

Large gatherings give traffickers more places to hide in plain sight. Your awareness matters. Know the signs of human trafficking, keep your eyes open and report suspicious behavior. #WorldCupTX #EndHumanTrafficking

On two wheels, one mistake can be fatal. If you’ve been drinking, using THC or taking any other drug, riding isn’t worth the risk. Always choose a sober ride. #DriveSoberNoRegrets #DriveLikeATexan

This month, the commission discussed and approved important construction updates, honored a retiring engineer and a late chairman, and heard updates to the 2027 Unified Transportation Program draft. Read more: txdot.gov/about/newsroom/sto… #TxDOTNewsroom

A new ferry will be named after the late Texas Transportation Commission Chairman J. Bruce Bugg, Jr. His wife Alethea thanked commissioners after they approved the naming in their June meeting. Read more: txdot.gov/about/newsroom/sta… #TxDOTNewsroom

Join us Wednesday, July 1, for a virtual public meeting on our plan for funding projects around Texas. TxDOT is updating its 10-year transportation plan, the draft 2027 Unified Transportation Program. Participate by visiting here: bit.ly/3gywpfX

Happy International Women in Engineering Day! Today and everyday, TxDOT celebrates the many talented female engineers who work across the state to connect Texas. Read more at the #TxDOTNewsroom: ow.ly/oc6i50ZfTV4 #INWED

Every safe driving choice is a win for everyone. Make a good play this summer and drive like a Texan: kind, courteous and safe. #DriveLikeATexan #WorldCupTX