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Commission Approves New Contracts for Lufkin District; Shelby County Included in $718,542 Bridge Maintenance Project

September 27, 2019 - The Texas Transportation Commission on Thursday approved more than $514.9 million in new construction projects statewide, with more than $4.7 million approved for the Lufkin District. In addition, more than $40.7 million was approved for maintenance contracts statewide, with more than $2.5 million approved for the Lufkin District.

Construction projects approved for districtwide locations include:

Nearly Half of All Child Car Seats Used Incorrectly

September 6, 2019 - TxDOT educates public on the proper use of child safety seats

Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children, and the TxDOT is issuing a call to action to parents and caregivers to ensure they are using and installing child car seats correctly.

Transportation Commissioners Approve Projects in Shelby County, Other Areas

September 4, 2019 - Texas Transportation Commissioners last week approved more than $817.3 million in new construction projects statewide, with $6.8 million approved for the Lufkin District. Commissioners also approved more than $33.6 million is maintenance contracts, with $3.3 million approved for the Lufkin District.

Shelby, San Augustine and Sabine counties were approved for a $3.3 million construction project. Gibson & Assoc. Inc., Balch Springs, TX will serve as contractor for the project that includes:

TxDOT Warns of Propane Truck Overturned in San Augustine County (Update 4:47pm)

Update 4:47pm - FM 2390 in San Augustine County is clear and open for travel following an earlier crash. Drive safely.

Update 1:43pm - FM 2390 in San Augustine County remains closed after a propane truck overturned earlier this morning. Crews are on scene and clean-up is ongoing. Motorists should prepare for delays or choose alternate routes.

TxDOT Alert: Overturned Log Truck Blocking FM 414

As of 2:45pm, the roadway is back open.

TxDOT Reports of 18-wheeler Crash on SH 147 (Update)

August 1, 2019 - Update - 6:21pm: SH 103 at SH 147 in San Augustine County is clear and open for travel following an earlier crash. Drive safely.

Project Update, Work Schedules for Lufkin District Include Shelby County

July 19, 2019 - Motorists will likely encounter a work zone or road closure as work continues in many areas. While work schedules are likely to change in inclement weather, plans for construction and maintenance of roadways extend throughout the nine-county Lufkin District.

Motorists are urged to reduce speed through a work zone, obey the Move Over, Slow Down law and stay alert for workers and moving equipment through work zones. Project updates and plans for the week of July 22-26 include:

Angelina County

TxDOT to Begin SH 87, Loop 500 Work in Center

July 18, 2019 - Work is expected to begin Monday, July 22, in Shelby County that will require lane closures at an intersection through August 9, weather permitting.

SH 87 at SL 500 in Center will have lane closures and delays as parts of the intersection are milled and repairs are made to the base of the roadway. A hot mix overlay will be applied to the intersection to complete the surface. Intermittent lane closures are expected throughout the project until completion.

TxDOT Lufkin District Project Plans for July 1-5

June 28, 2019 Lufkin – The summer season in the Lufkin District is one of the busiest with many construction projects progressing toward completion. Crews are not expected to work on the roadways July 4 to allow for heavier than normal traffic during the holiday time period.

Transportation Commission Approves New Projects

Angelina and Shelby counties to see new construction

June 28, 2019 Lufkin – Texas Transportation Commissioners on Thursday approved more than $619 million for construction projects statewide that included more than $43 million in the Lufkin District.

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