Recently enacted regulations by the U.S. Transportation Department have made it significantly tougher for non-U.S. citizens to secure commercial drivers’ licenses. The change follows a fatal crash in Florida that prompted renewed scrutiny of licensing requirements and highway safety.

TxDOT reports that repairs to a Georgetown overpass, damaged in an 18-wheeler crash on September 2, are expected to last four to five weeks. Travelers along State Highway 29 and Interstate 35 should be prepared for adjustments to traffic flow until the project is completed.

A vehicle crossing the median on Interstate 95 in North Hampton led to a crash that sent six people to the hospital, according to authorities. The incident has raised questions around highway safety and is currently under investigation.

A tractor-trailer caught fire on Interstate 81 southbound in Oswego County, according to a report by Yahoo! News on June 10, 2025. Details of the incident remain limited.