TxDOT Press Release

Exit Ramps in Lufkin Set to Close; Work Continues on Shelby County Roadways

January 13, 2018 - Two busy exit ramps on SL 287 in Lufkin are scheduled for closure beginning Monday, Jan. 22, for rehabilitation of the roadway.

Northbound exit ramps located at US 69 South and at FM 841 (Ford Chapel Road) will be closed starting on Monday, the 22nd, as crews work to resurface the ramps. Work is expected to be completed on the two ramps by Wednesday, Jan. 24, weather permitting.

TxDOT Tri-County Safety Projects Slated to Begin Includes Shelby

January 3, 2018 - Two new construction projects located in three Lufkin District counties are beginning this week and next week in Nacogdoches, Shelby and Sabine counties that are scheduled to upgrade guardrail to design standards.

Lufkin District to Begin Pre-Treatment of Roadways

December 29, 2017 Lufkin – With winter weather forecasts that includes possible freezing precipitation in East Texas for coming days, the Lufkin District is preparing to pre-treat major roadways, overpasses and bridges.

New Speed Limit Approved for Portion of SL 224 in Nacogdoches

December 13, 2017 Lufkin – A change in the speed limit for a portion of US 59/SL 224 in Nacogdoches County has been approved.

The lower speed limit will include the area between US 59/SL 224 and SH 7 West. The speed limit will be reduced from 65 miles per hour to 55 miles per hour.

A speed study was done in the area and the recommendation to lower the speed was approved by the Nacogdoches City Council. The new speed limit will be enforceable once signs are set.

Damaging Road Signs is Against the Law

December 12, 2017 - What seems like a harmless act of mischief and is many times committed by juveniles can mean an arrest and fines when it comes to defacing a road sign.

According to the Texas Penal Code, it is against the law to damage a traffic control device, including a road sign, railroad sign or crossing, traffic control signal or any other device owned by the state to direct the movement of transportation.

Work Scheduled on US 59 at Nacogdoches Loop

December 8, 2017 Lufkin – Motorists in Nacogdoches could experience delays on US 59 at SL 224 in Nacogdoches next week as repair work begins near the intersection.

Moore Brothers Construction, Lufkin, is scheduled to begin mill and inlay operations on Monday near the signal light located on US 59 South at SL 224. The work will require daily alternate lane closures near the intersection.

Road Work Scheduled Through Nine-County District

December 1, 2017 - Crews will continue next week to place profile pavement markings on 46 roadways throughout the nine-county Lufkin District.

The profile pavement markings are being placed along the center lines and/or edge lines. Raised profiles are being placed in areas where shoulder or centerline pavement texturing is not feasible.

TxDOT Reports One in Four Holiday Crash Fatalities Involve Drunk Drivers

November 30, 2017 - TxDOT’s ‘Plan While You Can’ campaign aims to reduce crashes, save lives during holiday season

During last year’s holiday season,* approximately one in four deaths on Texas roadways were alcohol-related. In an effort to reduce these fatalities, the Texas Department of Transportation’s “Plan While You Can” campaign reminds drivers to make planning a sober ride part of their holiday celebrations.

Closures Planned in Nacogdoches for Coming Weeks

November 21, 2017 Lufkin – Repair work is being planned in Nacogdoches County beginning next week and will continue through coming weeks.

Work is scheduled to begin on BU 59, at the intersection of US 59 and US 259 to allow for the repair of the concrete bridge rail on the northbound overpass that crosses US 59.

The inside lane of BU 59N will be closed to through traffic to US 259N. Motorists needing to access US 259 North will still be able to access the clover leaf onto US 259N. The work should be completed in about three weeks, weather permitting.

Driving Tips to Avoid Deer Versus Vehicle Crashes

November 7, 2017 - Approaching deer season accompanied by cooler weather causes more deer to be on the move. TxDOT wants to remind drivers of the dangers of deer on the roadways and how quickly they can run in front of a moving vehicle.

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