TxDOT has decided to suspend the decision to remove a traffic light at an intersection near the SFA campus. TxDOT has added that they will further study traffic patterns and the need for upgrades along the Business 59 corridor.
Big changes are coming to State Loop 287 and Business 59 in Lufkin as TxDOT starts a two-year project in 2025 to improve merging lanes and road conditions.
Pediatric heatstroke has claimed 20 young lives nationwide with Texas hit hardest. Officials urge caregivers to create reminders to check back seats in their vehicles.
Drivers on Highway 59 near Diboll should expect more construction as TxDOT begins maintenance on two bridges. Once completed, work will shift to other bridges in Lufkin.
As school bells ring in East Texas, TxDOT urges drivers to prioritize safety in school zones, reminding all to slow down and stay alert for children and school buses.
Texas is investing $96 million to boost public transit, improving accessibility for essential daily rides, especially for seniors and those with disabilities in communities like Lufkin.