Watch For Delays As TxDOT Sealcoats 146 Miles of Lufkin Area Roads Starting June 2

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is alerting area motorists that, beginning June 2, road crews will begin sealcoating numerous roads throughout all nine counties of its Lufkin district. In total, 146.2 miles of pavement on 26 district roads will be treated. Barricades have been and are being set, with work expected to get underway on Tuesday.

What is Sealcoating?

Homeowners sometimes use sealcoating on their wooden decks to help protect them from moisture, UV rays, and warping. The sealcoating used on asphalt is very different from that used on wood, but the purpose is the same. This layer of material is applied to roads to extend pavement life by protecting it from water intrusion, chemicals, UV radiation, and other forms of damage.

Exercise caution when driving through areas that are being treated. Getting asphalt sealcoating on your vehicle can leave a stubborn, tar-like mess on your paint and undercarriage. Once the sealer cures and hardens on your vehicle, it can be extremely difficult to remove.

Here Are The Roadways Designated For Sealcoating

ANGELINA COUNTY

• State Highway (SH) 7 from SH 103 to U.S. Highway (U.S.) 69
• Farm-to-Market Road (FM) 1271 from FM 1194 to .25 miles west of State Loop (SL) 287
• SH 94 from the Trinity County line to FM 706

HOUSTON COUNTY

• FM 229 from FM 2544 to SH 7
• SH 21 from .14 miles west of FM 1280 to 2.48 miles east of FM 2967

NACOGDOCHES COUNTY

• SH 7 from FM 2713 to the San Augustine County line
• SH 21 from the Cherokee County line to FM 225 South
• SH 21 from SL 224 to .4 miles west of FM 226
• SH 7 from the Angelina County line to FM 2782

POLK COUNTY

• FM 943 from SH 146 to FM 2798
• FM 352 from U.S. 59 to County Road (CR) 4209
  
• FM 2457 from the end of the pavement to U.S. 190

SABINE COUNTY

• FM 3121 from SH 21 to FM 83

SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY

• SH 103 from FM 1751 to the Sabine County line
• FM 705 from SH 147 to FM 83
• FM 711 from the Shelby County line to U.S. 96

SAN JACINTO COUNTY

• U.S. 190 from SH 159 to the Polk County line
• FM 1514 from FM 3128 to SH150
• SH 150 from SH 156 to FM 222

SHELBY COUNTY

• FM 1970 from the Panola County line to U.S. 84
• FM 699 from U.S. 84 to FM 1656
• FM 699 from FM 1656 to FM 699
• SH 7 from 0.91miles southwest of SL 500 to 0.58 miles north of SL 500
• U.S. 96 from SL 500 to 1.06 miles south of SL 500
• FM 2427 from FM 139 to the end of pavement

TRINITY COUNTY

• FM 355 from U.S. 287 to FM 356

Drivers should expect delays in these areas when work is underway. Slow down when approaching and traveling in the work zone, and stay alert for equipment and workers moving in the area.