NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The Texas Department of Transportation is suspending plans to remove the traffic signal at the intersection of BUS 59/North Street and Lloyd Street in Nacogdoches for the time being pending additional study.
TxDOT will work with a consultant in the near future to perform an in-depth study of traffic patterns along the entire BUS 59 corridor in Nacogdoches to develop a comprehensive solution to update aging infrastructure items like the Lloyd Street signal and reduce congestion along the roadway.
The decision to leave the signal in place pending the study’s results was made based on input from Nacogdoches citizens, city officials, and stakeholders. Capital improvement projects both in progress and planned at Stephen F. Austin State University, were also taken into consideration.
“We wanted to hear from Nacogdoches residents about this proposal,” said Tim Monzingo, Public Information Officer for the Lufkin District. “This is us listening.”
From June 17 through July 3, 2025, TxDOT received 20 comments from the public expressing both support and opposition for removing the signal. Several common themes were apparent in the comments from both sides, including traffic safety, the impact on schools and surrounding businesses, pedestrian safety and traffic flow.
“Re-evaluating the entire corridor will help us better address these issues at Lloyd Street and elsewhere on North Street,” Monzingo said.
A timeline for the study is being developed, and additional information about it will be released later.
“We appreciate everyone who took time to work with us and weigh in on this project,” Monzingo said.
