Texting and driving is illegal in Texas, but that doesn't mean people aren't still doing it. In fact, distracted driving in Texas continues to be a major problem plaguing our streets. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2020 nearly 1 in 5 crashes were due to a driver being distracted...
Starting Thursday, September 17th, east 50th Street will be reduced to one-lane of traffic in each direction at the railroad crossing west of MLK Jr. Boulevard in Lubbock.
When asked if he thought that this was a bad time to be taking on such a responsibility in the midst of the pandemic, Griffith explained that the city has been involved and working with TXDOT for several months, that they felt confident that it was in proper condition, and that everything has been met as far as ownership goes.
The Texas Department of Transportation is set to begin a $34 million project in January of 2020 that will make safety improvements to over 27 miles of the I-27 corridor in Lubbock and Hale counties.
On Monday, August 19th, the Texas Department of Transportation will close the north and southbound lanes of East Loop 289 from 19th Street to Spur 331.