February 18, 2022 - With vehicle crashes continuing to be the leading cause of death for U.S. teenagers, TxDOT’s “Teen Click It or Ticket” campaign is urging teens across the state to buckle up in every seat for every ride.

The Teen Click It or Ticket campaign is making a stop in the Lufkin District and will be available on the Central ISD campus from 2 pm to 6 pm on February 25. Students will see a large box truck with electronic messaging and will be able to scan a code on the side of the trailer pledging to wear a seatbelt.

October 4, 2021 – Texas Transportation Commissioners met last week and approved more than $430.1 million in construction projects statewide, with more than $1.7 million approved for the Lufkin District. Also approved was $50.6 million in maintenance projects statewide, with more than $1.8 million approved for the Lufkin District.

June 8, 2021 - Please be aware that TxDOT will be closing FM 2787 in Joaquin tomorrow, Wednesday, June 9th so that Union Pacific Railroad can make repairs at the railroad crossing. The closure will be from 8 am until 5 pm. Traffic control will be in place with signage to alert motorists of the closure.

November 13, 2020 – Texas Transportation Commissioners on Thursday approved more than $524.8 million in new construction projects statewide, with more than $13 million approved for the Lufkin District.

June 24, 2020 – A progress/partnering meeting was held in Nacogdoches on Tuesday regarding the Nacogdoches Direct Connector construction project. Those attending included TxDOT engineers, Longview Bridge and Road officials, utility companies, sub-contractor representatives and other stakeholders.

The $86.1 million construction project is progressing well as weather permits and engineers listed several things that have been done in recent days and discussed plans for coming weeks. Recently completed work includes: