TxDOT Press Release

Traffic to be Switched on US 59 in Nacogdoches

September 20, 2016 - Motorists will see a traffic pattern switch this week on US 59 South in a major construction project in Nacogdoches.

Webber Construction, contractor for the $14 million project, will move northbound traffic onto newly constructed concrete pavement near the Spradley Street intersection. Traffic will not be able to cross US 59 on Spradley Street. An elevation difference between new and old pavement will prevent cross movement of traffic at the intersection.

Approval Not Yet Given for Larger Mailboxes

September 19, 2016 - Customers must use standard TxDOT approved boxes on main roadways

LUFKIN – TxDOT would like to remind residents that while the United States Postal Service has approved larger mailboxes, they have not yet met TxDOT safety standards for placement on state roadways.

Work to Begin on US 59 From Nacogdoches Loop to Angelina River

September 16, 2016 - Texas Department of Transportation contractors will begin next week a surface overlay project on US 59 from approximately 2 miles south of SL 224 in Nacogdoches County to the Angelina River Bridge at the Angelina County line.

Moore Brothers Construction Company, contractor for the $1.6 million project, will set project barricades on Tuesday and begin road construction by Sept. 26. Work should be completed by mid-October, weather permitting.

TxDOT Offers Free Child Car Seat Inspections

September 14, 2016 - With three out of four child car seats improperly installed, the Texas Department of Transportation encourages all caregivers to make an appointment for a free inspection at one of the agency’s 25 statewide district offices. TxDOT reminds all Texans that properly restraining their children while riding in vehicles is an everyday, year-round responsibility. It’s also the law.

Theft of Road Signs Creates A Dangerous Problem

September 7, 2016 - Recent thefts of road signs within the Lufkin District has prompted the Texas Department of Transportation to remind the public that removing a road sign or speed limit sign is against the law.

Under Texas law, a person who commits theft means taking something that does not belong to you without consent or any legal justification, or “unlawfully appropriates property with intent to deprive the owner of the property.” (Tex. Penal Code 31.03)

Safety Tips for Pedestrians

September 1, 2016 – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in keeping Texas roads safe by sharing the road responsibly with pedestrians, is urging everyone to exercise caution now that there is increased school and pedestrian traffic.

TxDOT Updates on Work Progress in Shelby County, Other Areas

August 26, 2016 - Work scheduled in the nine-county Lufkin District for the coming week includes:

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TxDOT Plans for $70 Billion to Fund Transportation Projects

August 26, 2016 - The Texas Transportation Commission Thursday approved the 2017 Unified Transportation Program (UTP) with $70 billion worth of projects to help TxDOT meet the state’s growing transportation demands. The plan is the largest of its kind in the agency’s history that addresses capacity, maintenance and safety needs around state.

Projects Approved for Lufkin District: Shelby County Included in Over $600,000 Plan

August 25, 2016 - The Texas Transportation Commission on Thursday approved more than $395.4 million for new construction and facilities contracts and an additional $30 million for maintenance contracts statewide. The Lufkin District was allocated $774,722 for two new construction projects and $852,421 for a highway maintenance contract.

Project Updates for Lufkin District, Aug 22-26; Construction Continues on Shelby County Highways

August 22, 2016 - Construction projects in the Lufkin District are ongoing as weather allows with plans for an upcoming weekend closure on BU 59 at the A&NR Railroad Bridge.

Plans include switching train traffic to the newly constructed bridge next week, weather permitting, and a road closure on Aug. 27-28 is scheduled in order to remove the temporary bridge. Paving the northbound lanes of BU 59/North Timberland Drive near the railroad bridge is also continuing.

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