May 31, 2016 -  The Texas Transportation Commission last week approved 60 maintenance and construction projects across the state totaling $186.3 million, with five located in the Lufkin District that total $8 million.

Angelina, Nacogdoches, Polk, San Jacinto and Trinity counties were approved for construction projects that will rehabilitate roadways, replace and repair bridge and approaches, upgrade culverts and resurface existing pavement. Specific projects included:

May 9, 2016 LUFKIN – Construction on US 59 in Nacogdoches County will progress this week as additional concrete is placed on the westbound exit ramp near SL 224.

Construction crews will work on the ramp where it intersects the loop and continue to construct driveways and sidewalks throughout the project. Curb and gutter is also being replaced and repaired and cross-drainage structures are also being extended. Concrete will also be placed at the northeast corner of East Spradley and subcontractors are planning to mow throughout project, weather permitting.

May 2, 2016 - LUFKIN – Construction is in full swing in downtown Groveton on US 287 in Trinity County as well as many other construction and maintenance projects throughout the nine county Lufkin District.

April 27, 2016 - LUFKIN – FM1878/Starr Avenue in Nacogdoches will be open to traffic beginning Thursday.

Drewery Construction, contractor for the $1.4 million construction project, upgraded a section of roadway from North Street (BU 59) to Clark Boulevard, widening the roadway from two to four lanes. Six foot sidewalks and ADA curb ramps to accommodate pedestrians were also constructed.

April 22, 2016 - Motorists will experience lane closures on SH 7 between Nacogdoches and Center through Monday as repairs begin after recent flooding.