Speeding Doesn’t Save Time, It Costs Lives; Shelby County Speeding Statistics

TxDOT working with law enforcement to encourage people to slow down

Shelby County has had 65 crashes involving speeding so far in 2025. Two of these were fatal, three resulted in serious injuries, and 13 resulted in minor injuries, according to TxDOT data.

Motorists Should Stay Alert AS Deer Season Begins

October 9, 2024 - With deer season nears, the increased activity in wooded areas and along with the cooler weather, the deer population is already on the move. Motorists are urged to stay alert in pre-dawn hours and just after sunset.

Bow season for white-tailed deer in Texas began on Sept. 28 and ends Nov. 1 in East Texas. Opening day for deer hunting in Texas begins Nov. 2 and ends Jan. 5, 2025. Through these weeks, motorists should be on alert for moving deer that cross the roadways.

TxDOT Traffic Switch Planned For Nacogdoches Project

October 4, 2024 - A traffic switch is planned on US 59/SL 224 in a major construction project as it enters the next phase of construction.

Teaming Up With Law enforcement to Prevent Drunk Driving

August 29, 2024 - The reckless act of drinking and driving could change your life forever, but it only takes a few minutes to find a sober ride. As law enforcement increases its presence leading up to Labor Day, drivers can save their own life and the lives of others by finding a rideshare, transit, or other safe ride.

While many people enjoyed an extra day off during the Labor Day weekend last year, 14 families and communities mourned the loss of a loved one.

TxDOT Continues Cleanup After Beryl

July 10, 2024 – TxDOT crews in the Lufkin District began storm cleanup Monday as soon as it was safe to respond to impacted areas after Tropical Storm Beryl caused extensive damage. Work to remove debris will continue for several weeks.

TxDOT Encourages Public to Prepare for Hurricane Beryl

July 6, 2024 - The Lufkin District is preparing to open its Emergency Operations Center ahead of the impacts expected in East Texas from Hurricane Beryl.

Crews will begin working 12-hour shifts beginning Monday at 7 am in order to begin monitoring and clearing the roadways of any debris caused from the incoming storm. TxDOT also encourages the public to make a plan to stay safe and prepare for winds, possible flooding, and any damage that could occur near their homes.

Lufkin District Prepares for 2024 Hurricane Season which Starts June 1

May 29, 2024 – The Lufkin District met with local leaders last week to discuss the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s 2024 hurricane predictions and to plan for emergency response should there be a major storm or evacuations in East Texas.

Traffic Shift Planned for US 59 in Angelina County

March 4, 2024 – Traffic changes are coming on US 59, north of Lufkin, beginning next week.

Starting Sunday, March 10, crews will begin work to replace a culvert beneath US 59, just south of FM 2021. Traffic will be shifted from northbound lanes to form a two-lane traffic pattern in the southbound lanes, forming one lane for traffic in each direction.

TxDOT Urges Motorists to be Alert for Pedestrians Near Trinity River Bridge

February 21, 2024 - TxDOT would like to express its heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Audrii Cunningham whose body was discovered Tuesday near US 59 at the Trinity River Bridge in Polk County.

TxDOT Lufkin District Set to Begin Largest Project Yet to Update US 59

Construction will take 8 years to upgrade US 59 to interstate standards.

November 14, 2023 - A pre-construction meeting was held Monday at the Lufkin District Office, signaling the start of an 8-year construction project that will be the largest project to date for the district.

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