February 22, 2016 - LUFKIN – The construction project at the A&NR Railroad Bridge at BU 59 North is continuing along with other projects throughout the nine-county Lufkin District that are scheduled for work and maintenance in the coming week.

February 1, 2016 - Work on SL 287 in Angelina County is progressing this week as permanent striping is placed for permanent lane configuration.

Construction crews are defining the westbound and eastbound lanes of SL 287 near Moffett and work continues on the U-turn bridges at the US 59 overpass. Grading of ditches through the construction area will continue. Concrete island work near BU 59 and Spence Street continues that will allow for an eastbound turn-around. Work is on schedule for the project to complete by mid-March.

January 25, 2016 LUFKIN – Construction and maintenance work continues this week throughout the nine county Lufkin District with closures and detours scheduled in several areas.

Construction crews in Angelina County are working on the intersection of Spence Street and SL 287 where permanent concrete barriers are being set on SL 287 in the eastbound main lanes near the west end of the project.

January 8, 2015 - LUFKIN –Road closures are scheduled in Lufkin at US 59 South and SL 287 next Wednesday and Thursday as maintenance crews work near the northbound and southbound direct connectors.

On Wednesday, Jan. 13, the southbound direct connector from SL 287 to US 59/South First Street will be closed as barrier walls are straightened. Both northbound and southbound inside lanes of US 59 will also be closed near Walmart.

November 20, 2015 - With Fall in full swing and winter approaching, East Texans could likely see deer and wildlife in or near the roadway. The Texas Department of Transportation wants drivers to be alert to the facts of motor vehicle crashes involving wildlife and offers driving tips to help insure a safe trip through the Pineywoods.