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TxDOT Lufkin District Construction Updates for Week of Aug. 17-21

August 14, 2026 - Below is a description of the work planned for August 17 through August 21 in the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Lufkin District.

Project timelines are subject to change due to weather conditions and material availability.

TxDOT's Labor Day impaired driving campaign is underway. Statewide during Labor Day Weekend last year, a person was killed by an impaired driver every three hours. Remember: Drive Sober. No Regrets. 

Area Office Projects:

TxDOT Work Plans for August 10-14

August 7, 2026 - Below is a description of the work planned for August 10 through August 14 in the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Lufkin District.

Project timelines are subject to change due to weather conditions and material availability.

With students returning to campuses across the district in the coming days, be sure to stay alert for pedestrians and school zones. Check the Lufkin District's social media for school-zone awareness messages.

Area Office Projects

TxDOT Crews Working Hurst Street in Center

August 4, 2026 - TxDOT maintenance crews are milling and inlaying three locations along US 96 in the next two days. Weather permitting, they should be finished tomorrow, August 5.

Today, crews are working on the right-hand (outside) north and southbound lanes of US 96, approximately between the Teneha Street/96 intersection to just north of Cass-Caid Drive. The southbound lane should reopen before the northbound closure takes place. They will also mill-and-inlay along a portion of the outside, southbound lane at the Rough Rider Drive and 96 intersection. 

Lufkin District Construction Updates for the week of July 27 - July 31

July 24, 2026 - Below is a description of the work planned for July 27 through July 31 in the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Lufkin District.

Project timelines are subject to change due to weather conditions and material availability.  

There will be no update next week as I'll be out of the office with limited email access. 

Area Office Projects

Lufkin Area Office (Angelina, Houston, and Sabine counties)

Angelina County

TxDOT Lufkin District Construction Updates for July 20-24

July 20, 2026 - Below is a description of the work planned for July 20 through July 24 in the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Lufkin District.

Project timelines are subject to change due to weather conditions and material availability.  

TxDOT will host a virtual public meeting with an in-person option at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 21. The public is invited to come learn about the US 59 Livingston Upgrade North (Future I-69) project.  

Pavement Strength Testing to Occur in June (Updated)

June 8, 2026 - Mobile operations will happen around the Lufkin District

Drivers in the Lufkin District should stay alert and watch for moving operations on several roadways around the district where pavement testing will occur this month.

Weather permitting, falling weight deflectometer (FWD) testing will occur as follows:

June 9, Nacogdoches County

  • US 59/US 259 interchange.

June 10, Polk County

TxDOT Lufkin District Construction Updates Including for Shelby County

June 5, 2026 - Below is a description of the work planned for June 8 – June 12 in the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Lufkin District, as well as information on some recently completed projects.

Project timelines are subject to change due to material availability and weather conditions.

TxDOT offices will operate with reduced staff on Friday, June 19, in observance of Emancipation Day.

District-wide Sealcoat Expected to Begin in June

May 27, 2026 - Work will occur in all nine district counties

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Lufkin District will begin sealcoating numerous roads throughout all nine counties next month as weather permits.

Barricades have been and are being set, with work expected to get underway on Tuesday, June 2. In total, 146.2 miles of pavement on 26 district roads will be treated.

Click it Or Ticket: "Buckle Up Or Pay the Price" (English/Español)

May 18, 2026 - Click It or Ticket increased enforcement May 18–31

We are Texans. We wear our Lone Star belt buckles with pride, but it’s the buckle in your car or truck that matters the most. It’s the one that can save your life.

That’s why the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is working with law enforcement and encouraging people to drive like a Texan — kind, courteous and safe — and always buckle up. Remember, Click It or Ticket: every rider, every time.

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