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Pavement Strength Testing to Occur in June (Updated)

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

TxDOT Lufkin District Construction Updates Including for Shelby County

June 5, 2026 - Below is a description of the work planned for June 8 – June 12 in the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Lufkin District, as well as information on some recently completed projects.

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

TxDOT offices will operate with reduced staff on Friday, June 19, in observance of Emancipation Day.

District-wide Sealcoat Expected to Begin in June

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.

Click it Or Ticket: "Buckle Up Or Pay the Price" (English/Español)

May 18, 2026 - Click It or Ticket increased enforcement May 18–31

We are Texans. We wear our Lone Star belt buckles with pride, but it’s the buckle in your car or truck that matters the most. It’s the one that can save your life.

That’s why the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is working with law enforcement and encouraging people to drive like a Texan — kind, courteous and safe — and always buckle up. Remember, Click It or Ticket: every rider, every time.

Lives changed in seconds

TxDOT "Click it or Ticket" Campaign Begins

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.

TxDOT Partners with UIL on High School Seat Belt Challenge

Texas Teens Urged to Take the Pledge to Always Buckle Up

February 18, 2026 – Skipping seat belts isn’t a flex—it’s a deadly risk. The new “Saved by the Belt” competition challenges Texas teens to wear a seat belt every seat, every ride.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the University Interscholastic League (UIL) are calling on high school students to pledge to buckle up every time they get in a vehicle, and always drive like a Texan: kind, courteous and safe.

Our future is on the line

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