TxDOT Press Release

Construction, Maintenance Updates for Lufkin District Scheduled for June 13-17

June 13, 2016 LUFKIN – With summer sunshine allowing the Lufkin District to work on many construction and maintenance projects, motorists are urged to watch for crews working alongside the roadways and be prepared to reduce speed through construction zones.

Many times construction or maintenance work requires a lane to be closed and drivers should remain alert to flaggers, work convoys and lighted signs warning of work ahead.

TxDOT’s ‘Plan While You Can’ Campaign Urges Drivers to Plan for a Sober Ride Home

June 9, 2016 - AUSTIN – A prisoner in his own body. This is how Sean Carter describes his life following his fateful decision 11 years ago to get into a vehicle driven by a drunk driver. When the driver slammed into a tree, then-22-year-old Sean was left severely injured and unable to walk or talk.

State Approves Funding for AL Manghum Jr. Airport

May 31, 2016 LUFKIN – The Texas Transportation Commission approved funding for improvements for AL Mangham Jr. Regional Airport at its May meeting in Austin last week.

Funds totaling $58,750 were approved and earmarked for improvements which include engineering and design for fencing improvements at the airport. A project consultant is expected to begin work this summer.

Costs for the project will be funded by the TxDOT’s Aviation Facilities Grant Program and the City of Nacogdoches. The grant program preserves and improves the state’s general aviation system.

Transportation Commission Approves New Projects

May 31, 2016 - The Texas Transportation Commission last week approved 60 maintenance and construction projects across the state totaling $186.3 million, with five located in the Lufkin District that total $8 million.

Angelina, Nacogdoches, Polk, San Jacinto and Trinity counties were approved for construction projects that will rehabilitate roadways, replace and repair bridge and approaches, upgrade culverts and resurface existing pavement. Specific projects included:

Texas Travel Information Helps Plan Summer Road Trips

Available free online, by phone or at one of TxDOT’s 12 Travel Information Centers

May 19, 2016 – If you’re planning a road trip this summer, the Texas Department of Transportation offers the Texas State Travel Guide, Texas Highways Events Calendar and Texas Official Travel Map to help you get where you’re going and have fun along the way.

Projects Progressing in Lufkin District

May 9, 2016 LUFKIN – Construction on US 59 in Nacogdoches County will progress this week as additional concrete is placed on the westbound exit ramp near SL 224.

Construction crews will work on the ramp where it intersects the loop and continue to construct driveways and sidewalks throughout the project. Curb and gutter is also being replaced and repaired and cross-drainage structures are also being extended. Concrete will also be placed at the northeast corner of East Spradley and subcontractors are planning to mow throughout project, weather permitting.

Lufkin District Planning "Click It or Ticket" Event

May 4, 2016 Lufkin - The annual Texas Department of Transportation safety campaign “Click It or Ticket” has begun and the Lufkin District will be is reminding motorists that seat belts save lives.

Lufkin District Continues Projects in all Nine Counties, Including Shelby County

May 2, 2016 - LUFKIN – Construction is in full swing in downtown Groveton on US 287 in Trinity County as well as many other construction and maintenance projects throughout the nine county Lufkin District.

Transportation Commission Awards More Than $19 Million in Federal Funds to Improve Rural Transit, Boost Economy

As rural Texas grows, so does need for transportation options

April 29, 2016 AUSTIN – The Texas Transportation Commission awarded more than $19.4 million to rural transit providers across the state that assist people in getting to health care facilities, schools, employment and other necessary destinations. The federally-supported initiative provides public transportation funding for rural areas with populations of less than 50,000.

Starr Avenue to be Reopened to Traffic

April 27, 2016 - LUFKIN – FM1878/Starr Avenue in Nacogdoches will be open to traffic beginning Thursday.

Drewery Construction, contractor for the $1.4 million construction project, upgraded a section of roadway from North Street (BU 59) to Clark Boulevard, widening the roadway from two to four lanes. Six foot sidewalks and ADA curb ramps to accommodate pedestrians were also constructed.

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