TxDOT Press Release

Lufkin District Construction, Maintenance Project Updates

March 18, 2020 Lufkin – Work will continue with many construction and maintenance projects throughout the nine-county Lufkin District in coming days. Motorists should prepare for delays, reduce speed and respect all work zone traffic control in place as they travel through a work zone. Stay alert for workers and moving equipment.

For more information on closures and conditions statewide, visit drivetexas.org. All work schedules are subject to change in inclement weather.

SHELBY COUNTY

Young Drivers Urged to Plan Sober Riders Ahead of Spring Break

March 5, 2020 Lufkin – Jamie Chapman was a 20-year-old college student when he made the fateful decision to drive after drinking at a party. He slammed into a tree and suffered a traumatic brain injury. Although he survived the crash, it left him physically debilitated.

TxDOT Commission Approves New Projects for Lufkin District

February 28, 2020 Lufkin – Texas Transportation Commissioners on Thursday approved more than $351.3 million in new construction projects statewide, with $8.4 million approved for San Augustine County. Also approved for the Lufkin District was a $1.1 million maintenance project in Trinity County.

Political Signs Not Allowed on Right of Way

January 14, 2020 – With political campaign season in full swing, the Texas Department of Transportation advises political parties, candidates and their supporters of where campaign signs can be placed along Texas roadways.

Lufkin District Project Updates and Plans for Jan. 13-17

January 10, 2020 – Construction and maintenance projects are planned throughout the nine county Lufkin District for the coming week. Motorists are urged to obey all traffic control in place throughout these work zones, reduce speed and stay alert for moving equipment and workers.

TxDOT Project Updates for Week of Dec 9

December 6, 2019 - TxDOT crews and contractors are busy on the roadways daily throughout the nine county Lufkin District beginning and completing construction and maintenance. Motorists are urged to stay alert, slow down and respect all traffic control set in place near and through a work zone. As the Christmas holidays approach, work will be suspended during peak travel hours and during the holiday.

Project updates and plans for the week of Dec. 9-13 include:

Angelina County

Shelby County Included in New Projects Approved by Transportation Commission

November 22, 2019 - Texas Transportation Commissioners last week approved $532.9 million in new construction projects statewide, with $9.4 million approved in the Lufkin District. In addition, more than $36.4 million in maintenance projects were approved, with more than $1.5 approved in the Lufkin District.

Construction projects approved includes resurfacing various roadways with a sealcoat throughout the nine-county district. Those roads include:

Motorists Are Urged to Stay Alert for Deer

October 29, 2019 – As deer season begins, motorists are urged to stay alert in pre-dawn hours and after dark. Deer are on the move through the nine-county Lufkin District and several crashes involving deer hits have been reported. TxDOT wants to remind drivers of the dangers of deer on the roadways and how quickly they will run across the roadway.

Motorists Reminded of School Zone, Bus Safety

August 13, 2019 Lufkin – Area schools will be opening their doors for the new school year this month and that means school zone signal lights will be activated and school buses will be rolling.

Motorists are urged to obey all school zones and traffic control while lights are activated.

“This is an important time of year for many area children, teachers and parents,” said Rhonda Oaks, public information officer. “Many drivers will be in a hurry especially that first day of school and we urge motorists to stay alert and slow down to the posted school zone speed.”

Fog Seal to Be Applied Beginning Next Week

June 6, 2019 - The Lufkin District will begin fog seal operations on Monday, June 10, in various areas that will require intermittent lane closures.

A fog seal is an application of a specially formulated asphalt emulsion (thin liquid oil) to an existing asphalt pavement surface. It is applied as a spray to the surface and aids in extending the life of the existing roadway. D.I.J. Construction, Giddings TX, will serve as contractor for the project that should be completed in about two weeks, weather permitting.

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