More than 370 miles of state roadways are scheduled for preventative maintenance work this summer.
The roads are part of the Lubbock District’s 2023 sealcoat program.
“Work is about to begin on TxDOT’s annual road maintenance summer project. Seal coating provides a variety of benefits to the roadway, including a waterproof surface that prevents moisture from entering and weakening the roadbed,” said Ed Goebel P.E., TxDOT Lubbock District Director of Construction. “Seal coating also reduces deterioration and cracking of the asphalt surface, which prolongs the life of the pavement.”
Other roadway benefits include an improved non-skid surface in wet or icy conditions and an anti-glare and increased reflective surface for night and wet weather driving, Goebel noted.
Contractors Lipham Asphalt &o Paving Co., LLC, of Aspermont, Texas, are scheduled to begin sealcoat operations on the $19.52 million project on Monday, May 15, to various locations on roadways in Dawson County (FM 828, FM 178, FM 2212, FM 2592, SH 137, Business US 87, US 87), before moving onto roads in Crosby County.
Other roadways included in the 2023 seal coat program are:
- Bailey, FM 54 and US 84; - Castro, FM 1524 and FM 1075;
- Crosby, FM 261 and FM 378 and US 82;
- Floyd, FM 37 and FM 1958; - Gaines, FM 1757;
- Garza, Loop 46;
- Hale, FM 3466, FM 2286, FM 37 and I-27 West Frontage Road;
- Hockley, FM 2646 and FM 168;
- Lamb, FM 54, FM 1842 and FM 168;
- Lubbock, FM 2528, FM 179, FM 2255, FM 3020, FM 1585, FM 1729, FM 835, FM 400, SH 114, US 87, US 82, US 62 and Borth Loop 289 Frontage Roads;
- Lynn, FM 400 and FM 2053; - Swisher, FM 1075, FM 2698 and FM 2301; - Terry, FM 402, FM 303 and FM 168;
- Yoakum, FM 2055 and FM 213.
The sealcoat operations are expected to continue through the end of August. Motorists can expect lane closures and a pilot car to guide traffic through the work zone, and are asked to drive with caution through the work zone, be on the lookout for workers and avoid distractions for their own safety and the safety of the workers. Work will take place weather permitting.