Public invited to comment on transportation projects

July 8, 2022 – TxDOT is seeking public input on the draft 2023 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), the state’s 10-year transportation plan. The UTP guides the development of projects around Texas to improve safety, address congestion and connectivity, and preserve roadways for Texas drivers. In addition to highway projects, the UTP addresses public transportation, maritime, aviation, rail, freight and international trade, and bicycle and pedestrian connectivity.

August 2, 2022 – School zone flashers are being activated this week throughout the nine-county Lufkin District in preparation for a new school year. TxDOT wants to remind the public of the law regarding driving through a school zone and near school buses and offer safety tips for students.

May 31, 2022 – Crews will set barricades this week in various locations throughout the Lufkin District as sealcoating operations are expected to begin by June 2, weather permitting.

Roads that are scheduled for sealcoat this year include:

May 21, 2022 – Motorists will experience a two-lane traffic pattern for up to eight months on a construction project on US 59, north of Corrigan, in Polk County.

Beginning Monday, May 23, traffic on US 59 from just north of Piney Creek to just north of Old Highway 35, southbound traffic will be detoured into the northbound inside lane during daytime operations. This traffic pattern will continue up to four months during daytime work hours.

May 9, 2022 – Ongoing work on a Nacogdoches construction project will require a road closure beginning next week and a detour the following week that will cause traffic delays.

CR 609/Old Lufkin Road at SL 224 in Nacogdoches will be closed beginning Tuesday, May 10, and will continue through Friday, May 13, to allow crews to place a concrete drainage box near the southbound US 59 exit ramp.