TxDOT Press Release

Reminders of Law Regarding Political Signage

January 25, 2018 Lufkin – As primary elections draws near, the Texas Department of Transportation is reminding political parties, candidates and their supporters that the law dictates where campaign signs can be placed along Texas roadways.

March 6 is the scheduled primary election and May 22 set for runoff elections. Candidates can place campaign signs up to 90 days prior to elections.

Work Scheduled on US 59 South at Nacogdoches Loop

January 25, 2018 - LUFKIN – Work is scheduled to begin next week on US 59 South at SL 224 in Nacogdoches County that will require alternating lane closures throughout the week.

Crews are scheduled to begin removing existing concrete pavement on US 59 at the intersection just north of the SL 224 overpass. The concrete will be removed and replaced with full depth hot mix asphalt. The work will require lane closures during the course of the week that will alternate as work progresses. Work is expected to last about five days, weather permitting.

Don't Mess with Texas Scholarship Contest Rewards HS Seniors for Creative Litter Prevention Efforts

Applications will be accepted through April 20, 2018

January 22, 2018 Austin – Applications for the 2018 Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship contest are now being accepted. Eligible applicants include any Texas high school senior currently attending public, private or home school and planning to attend an accredited Texas college or university in the coming year.

Exit Ramps in Lufkin Set to Close; Work Continues on Shelby County Roadways

January 13, 2018 - Two busy exit ramps on SL 287 in Lufkin are scheduled for closure beginning Monday, Jan. 22, for rehabilitation of the roadway.

Northbound exit ramps located at US 69 South and at FM 841 (Ford Chapel Road) will be closed starting on Monday, the 22nd, as crews work to resurface the ramps. Work is expected to be completed on the two ramps by Wednesday, Jan. 24, weather permitting.

TxDOT Tri-County Safety Projects Slated to Begin Includes Shelby

January 3, 2018 - Two new construction projects located in three Lufkin District counties are beginning this week and next week in Nacogdoches, Shelby and Sabine counties that are scheduled to upgrade guardrail to design standards.

Lufkin District to Begin Pre-Treatment of Roadways

December 29, 2017 Lufkin – With winter weather forecasts that includes possible freezing precipitation in East Texas for coming days, the Lufkin District is preparing to pre-treat major roadways, overpasses and bridges.

New Speed Limit Approved for Portion of SL 224 in Nacogdoches

December 13, 2017 Lufkin – A change in the speed limit for a portion of US 59/SL 224 in Nacogdoches County has been approved.

The lower speed limit will include the area between US 59/SL 224 and SH 7 West. The speed limit will be reduced from 65 miles per hour to 55 miles per hour.

A speed study was done in the area and the recommendation to lower the speed was approved by the Nacogdoches City Council. The new speed limit will be enforceable once signs are set.

Damaging Road Signs is Against the Law

December 12, 2017 - What seems like a harmless act of mischief and is many times committed by juveniles can mean an arrest and fines when it comes to defacing a road sign.

According to the Texas Penal Code, it is against the law to damage a traffic control device, including a road sign, railroad sign or crossing, traffic control signal or any other device owned by the state to direct the movement of transportation.

Work Scheduled on US 59 at Nacogdoches Loop

December 8, 2017 Lufkin – Motorists in Nacogdoches could experience delays on US 59 at SL 224 in Nacogdoches next week as repair work begins near the intersection.

Moore Brothers Construction, Lufkin, is scheduled to begin mill and inlay operations on Monday near the signal light located on US 59 South at SL 224. The work will require daily alternate lane closures near the intersection.

Road Work Scheduled Through Nine-County District

December 1, 2017 - Crews will continue next week to place profile pavement markings on 46 roadways throughout the nine-county Lufkin District.

The profile pavement markings are being placed along the center lines and/or edge lines. Raised profiles are being placed in areas where shoulder or centerline pavement texturing is not feasible.

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