April 22, 2024 - On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, construction crews will close NW Loop 224 at the BU 59 overpass. All northwest bound traffic must travel through the signal and take alternate routes.

On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, there will be a southbound lane closure in place on SL 224 near US 59. 

April 5, 2024 — The Texas Department of Transportation is warning drivers to take extra caution on Monday, April 8, as a total solar eclipse will be visible throughout the state from late morning to early afternoon.

As this intergalactic experience comes front and center, out-of-state visitors and Texans traveling to get a perfect view are expected. This will cause heavier traffic on major roadways. Plan for delays, longer travel times, and give yourself extra time to get to your destination before and after the eclipse.

March 25, 2024 – Closures are expected to begin next week on a major construction project in Angelina County.

Much of the work on the Diboll Relief Route has been off the roadway and out of site of the traveling public, but beginning Tuesday, March 26, motorists should prepare for lane closures in Burke, weather permitting.

Two additional bridges also slated for replacement later in the year.

March 8, 2024 – Two Shelby County bridges are currently closed as work began this week to construct new bridges.

County Road 4760 at the Attoyac Bayou Relief, and CR 3047 at Prairie Creek are closed for the bridge replacement project that is scheduled to be complete by August, weather permitting.

February 15, 2024 – A speed limit reduction has been approved by Texas Transportation Commissioners on a busy Shelby County highway.

The speed limit on US 84 will be lowered from 70 mph to 65 mph from the city limits of Joaquin to 1.65 miles west. The Lufkin District conducted the prescribed engineering and traffic study to determine the recommended lower speed limit on this section of roadway.

Motorists are urged to stay alert and obey the new speed limit that is enforceable once signs are set.