LUFKIN – A traffic switch is planned for next week, weather permitting, onto newly completed southbound lanes of US 69 in Zavalla.
Crews are currently working to complete the striping on the southbound side between Clay Plant Road and FM 1270 and will make the traffic shift once it is completed. During construction of the southbound lanes, motorists have utilized the northbound lanes for two-way traffic. Once traffic is shifted, both the southbound and northbound lanes will be fully opened to traffic.
“This is another successful phase of construction completed in this area that we are proud of,” said Rhonda Oaks, public information officer. “The enhanced safety of this newly constructed divided highway will also enhance US 69 as a major evacuation route in the event of major storms on the Gulf Coast.”
Drewery Construction, Nacogdoches TX, will serve as contractor for the $11.9 million construction project, which is one of three projects on US 69 near Zavalla that were designed to widen the two-lane roadway to a four-lane divided highway that included the construction of bridges and overpasses.
Motorists are urged to use caution and stay alert as this new traffic pattern is implemented. Obey all traffic control as this traffic switch is made.
For more information, contact Rhonda.Oaks@txdot.gov or call (936) 633-4395.
