TxDOT Press Release

Texas Transportation Commission Approves New Projects in Lufkin District

May 31, 2017 Lufkin – The Texas Transportation Commission on Thursday approved more than $422.1 million in new construction projects statewide, including $2.1 million for the nine-county Lufkin District.

A multi-county project was approved for $831,249 that was designed to enhance safety and will include texturing the shoulders and centerlines of several roadways. Stripe-A-Zone, Inc., Grand Prairie, will serve as contractor. Locations in this project include:

Project Beginning on US 59 North in Angelina County

May 25, 2017 Lufkin – A pre-construction meeting held Wednesday in the Lufkin Area Office signaled the beginning of a new construction project on US 59 North in Angelina County.

TxDOT Construction Project Updates for the Coming Week

May 12, 2017 LUFKIN – As weather turns warmer, TxDOT workers and contractors are busy with construction and maintenance projects throughout the nine county Lufkin District.

Motorists are urged to exercise caution as they enter a work zone. Stay alert and watch for moving equipment and workers who might be near the lane of travel. Reduce speed and remember that traffic fines double when workers are present. Work planned for the Lufkin District in the coming week includes:

SHELBY COUNTY

"Click It or Ticket" Campaign Saves More than 5,000 Lives

May 9, 2017 – This month marks the 15th anniversary of the “Click It or Ticket” campaign urging Texans to buckle up. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that since its inception 15 years ago, our life-saving campaign has resulted in 5,068 fewer traffic fatalities. However, from 2015 to 2016, deaths among people not wearing seat belts increased 9 percent.

Driveway Permits Required Prior to Work Beginning

April 17, 2017 - LUFKIN – With the onset of warmer weather, homeowners are busy updating and rehabilitating their homes or driveways. TxDOT wants to remind homeowners and contractors that a permit must be obtained prior to beginning work on a new or existing driveway.

TxDOT Work Planned in Lufkin District for Coming Week

April 13, 2017 LUFKIN – A new construction project is scheduled to begin this week in Houston County that will rehabilitate FM 3151, west of Lovelady.

The $3.1 million project will include the reconstruction and widening of pavement on FM 3151 from FM 1280 to FM 230. The project length is 4.5 miles and the project completion date is mid-summer, weather permitting. Drewery Construction, Nacogdoches, will serve as contractor.

TxDOT Reports Work Schedule Throughout Lufkin District

March 24, 2017 LUFKIN – As a major construction project in Nacogdoches nears completion, TxDOT is urging motorists to take alternate routes to avoid delays as the final surface of hot mix is applied to US 59 near SL 224.

Final Traffic Patterns Seen on US 59 in Nacogdoches

Final hot mix application planned

March 17, 2017 Lufkin – Motorists will see delays for the next two to three weeks as contractors prepare to place the final hot mix surface on US 59 at SL 224 in Nacogdoches. Both northbound and southbound traffic will be affected and intermittent lane closures can be expected. Once the final surface is placed and stripe applied, major construction on this project will be complete.

TxDOT’s Lufkin District Celebrates 100 Years of Service to the People, State of Texas

State transportation agency pays tribute to collaborative history of moving people, goods across the Lone Star State

Texas Chosen as Testing Grounds for Automated Vehicles

U.S. Department of Transportation selects Texas as 1 of 10 testing locations for autonomous vehicle technology

February 4, 2017 AUSTIN – The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has named Texas a national Automated Vehicle (AV) Proving Ground for the testing of connected and automated vehicle technologies. The designation establishes Texas as a leader in the research and development of new transportation technologies that could make roads safer and less congested.

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