July 20, 2026 - Below is a description of the work planned for July 20 through July 24 in the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Lufkin District.

Project timelines are subject to change due to weather conditions and material availability.  

TxDOT will host a virtual public meeting with an in-person option at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 21. The public is invited to come learn about the US 59 Livingston Upgrade North (Future I-69) project.  

June 8, 2026 - Mobile operations will happen around the Lufkin District

Drivers in the Lufkin District should stay alert and watch for moving operations on several roadways around the district where pavement testing will occur this month.

Weather permitting, falling weight deflectometer (FWD) testing will occur as follows:

June 9, Nacogdoches County

• US 59/US 259 interchange.

June 10, Polk County

May 27, 2026 - Work will occur in all nine district counties

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Lufkin District will begin sealcoating numerous roads throughout all nine counties next month as weather permits.

Barricades have been and are being set, with work expected to get underway on Tuesday, June 2. In total, 146.2 miles of pavement on 26 district roads will be treated.

May 15, 2026 - The Texas Department of Transportation’s annual Click it or Ticket campaign has begun. Increased enforcement will occur from Monday, May 18, through Sunday, May 31.

Studies show 1 in 10 Texans do not take the simple step of buckling up — that’s more than 3 million people. Law enforcement will be increasing during this period, increasingly watching out for people not wearing their seat belt.

Distracted driving a leading cause in Texas crashes

April 2, 2026 - Whatever’s on the phone, it can’t be as important as what’s in front of you on the road. Pay attention behind the wheel — it can save a life.