TxDOT Calls For Safer Driving As Work Zone Traffic Deaths Rise During Pandemic

April 26, 2021 - Unsafe speed is one of the main causes of crashes in work zones

Even with less traffic during the pandemic, Texas work zone fatalities increased 9-percent in 2020 compared to 2019. That’s why TxDOT is calling on drivers to make safety their number one priority at all times and especially when passing through active construction and maintenance work zones on the roadway.

Mill, Inlay Work in Progress on SH 7 in Shelby County

April 23, 2021 - Work to mill and inlay SH 7 in Shelby County has begun and will continue through April 30, weather permitting.

Moore Brothers Construction, Lufkin, is serving as contractor for the mill and inlay project that began this week on SH 7 in Shelby County. The work will be at various locations from US 96 in Center to approximately 8.5 miles west.

Lufkin District Roads Return to Normal Following Winter Storm

February 22, 2021 - After more than a week of working 12-hour shifts, Lufkin District TxDOT crews have returned to normal hours. All roadways are open for travel. Crews will continue to monitor roadways for any problem areas and maintain them as needed.

TxDOT Asks Motorists to Stay Off Roadways If Possible

February 14, 2021 - Motorists are strongly discouraged from traveling across the nine-county Lufkin District during the predicted winter weather expected to impact roadways beginning Sunday into the coming week.

The Lufkin District currently has 170 employees working 12-hour shifts to monitor and address trouble spots as they arise utilizing more than 125 pieces of equipment. Pre-treatment of roadways began on Friday, Feb. 12.

Lufkin District Beginning Brine Operations Friday

February 11, 2021 – Lufkin District crews will begin treating major roadways with brine solution early Friday ahead of predicted winter weather.

The nine-county district is preparing to begin 12-hour shifts on Saturday. US 59 and other major roads, elevated surfaces, bridges and overpasses will be treated and re-treated as necessary throughout the coming weather event. Driving is discouraged on Monday and Tuesday due to possible icy patches. The brine solution does not keep roadways from freezing, but helps keep roadways open and clear of as much ice as possible.

Sharing the Road with 18-wheelers, Other Trucks

“Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign offers practical safety tips to motorists

January 25, 2021 – TxDOT is reminding all drivers to take extra precautions when driving around trucks.

Thousands of large trucks and tractor-trailers travel busy Texas highways every day. Weighing 20 times more than an average car, “big rigs” require more time to accelerate and decelerate and have large blind spots that other motorists need to be aware of to help avoid a potentially deadly crash.

TxDOT Winter Weather Alert

TxDOT Pre-Treating Roadways in Shelby, Nacogdoches Counties

December 15, 2020 - Heads up! Crews in Shelby and Nacogdoches counties are pre-treating roadways today in the event of winter weather later tonight or early Wednesday morning. Motorists should reduce speed as crews apply the brine mixture to problem areas and elevated surfaces.

TxDOT to Apply Brine in Anticipation of Continued Freezing Temps

December 1, 2020 - Crews will apply a brine mixture to elevated surfaces today in Nacogdoches and Shelby counties ahead of possible freezing temps and expected rain tonight.

Motorists should reduce speed and allow crews to work through these areas. Motorists should stay alert for possible icy patches on rural roads and reduce speed or avoid driving in severe winter weather conditions.

Visit drivetexas.org for a live look at statewide road conditions.

TxDOT Prepares Ahead of Winter Weather

November 16, 2020 - As temperatures in East Texas turn colder, TxDOT crews are already busy preparing for the season’s first taste of winter weather, which could include icy roadways.

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