TxDOT

TxDOT Lufkin District Updates and Plans for Coming Week

August 3, 2018 – The nine county Lufkin District has many work zones set up through construction and maintenance projects. Motorists are asked to respect TxDOT work zones, reduce speed to the posted suggested speed limit and stay alert for moving equipment and workers. It is illegal to remove or drive around a TxDOT traffic control device, including barrels or cones. Obey all traffic control including lead cars and flaggers throughout a work zone.

TxDOT Sets New School Zone Speed Limits in Tenaha

July 27, 2018 - Speed limits in Tenaha, in Shelby County, are scheduled to be lowered following a recommendation from TxDOT and approval by Tenaha City Commissioners.

The speed limit on FM 2695 will be lowered to 45 miles per hour from 55 miles per hour from FM 947 to Loop 157.

TxDOT Advises Lane Closures Scheduled in Angelina, San Jacinto Counties

July 23, 2018 Lufkin – Work is scheduled in Angelina and San Jacinto counties on Wednesday and Thursday that will cause traffic to be rerouted.

The US 59/SL 287 Southbound Direct Connector at South First Street in Lufkin will be closed Wednesday afternoon from 1 pm to 5 pm for follow-up inspections to the bridge. Traffic will be detoured to the South First Street exit ramp for motorists needing to access US 59 South/South First Street.

TxDOT Project Updates/Work for July 23-27 in Lufkin District

July 20, 2018 Lufkin – TxDOT crews are busy throughout the nine county Lufkin District with construction and maintenance projects. Motorists will encounter work zones throughout the district and should prepare for delays and reduce speed to the advised work zone speed limit. Drivers should stay alert and respect all traffic control devices, watch for flaggers and stopped or slow moving traffic as they drive through a TxDOT work zone. For more information about statewide closures and work zones, visit drivetexas.org.

TxDOT Announces $82 Million in Grants for Public Transportation

Awards will go to service providers across the state

July 3, 2018 Austin – The Texas Department of Transportation has announced $82 million in grants to fund public transportation providers in rural, small urban and large urban areas of Texas.

Commissioners Approve New Projects for Lufkin District

June 29, 2018 – Texas Department of Transportation Commissioners on Thursday approved more than $941.7 million in construction projects throughout the state, with $16.1 million designated for four new projects in the Lufkin District.

TxDOT Urges Hurricane Season Preparedness

June 15, 2018 Lufkin – Hurricane season officially began June 1 and will end on November 30. Motorists and residents should prepare now for any weather emergency that might occur during this time.

Residents should make a plan now and familiarize themselves on how to:

TxDOT Project Updates, Work Schedule for June 11-15

June 8, 2018 Lufkin – Motorists can expect delays and detours as many Lufkin District projects continue with road closures or single lane travel. Motorists should reduce speed through a work zone and move to another lane of travel if one is available. Stay alert for moving equipment and workers and respect all traffic control devices in place. For more information about projects and closures statewide, visit drivetexas.org.

Work for the coming week in the nine-county Lufkin District includes:

SHELBY COUNTY

New Project Set to Begin in Shelby, San Augustine Counties

May 24, 2018 - A pre-construction meeting was held Thursday in the Nacogdoches Area Office, signaling the beginning of a new construction project planned for SH 7, northeast of Martinsville.

The work will include road resurfacing on a 7-mile section of the roadway from the Attoyac Bayou to Mt. Hermon. Moore Brothers Construction, Lufkin, will serve as contractor for the $1.8 million construction project. The work is scheduled to be completed by mid-July, weather permitting.

TxDOT Lufkin District Project Updates, Work Schedule May 14-18

May 11, 2018 - Construction projects and maintenance work planned for the nine-county Lufkin District for the coming week includes many lane closures, detours and moving work zones. Motorists should use extreme caution when driving near a work zone or around workers who are near the lane of traffic. If flaggers are present or a lead car is working to guide traffic through a work zone, motorists should be prepared for delays and respect and obey all signage for safe conditions. Remember, traffic fines double when workers are present.

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