Lubbock drivers south of the city will face all-way stops at Avenues U and P starting Wednesday, October 7, as phase three of the Loop 88 project brings heavy construction.
Loop 88 is a 12.4-mile stretch just west of US 84, the city's response to a growing population. The idea is to improve traffic flow across the county so daily congestion eases. Construction is already underway in three separate phases, each with its own start and end point. Phase three is where the major delays sit right now.
Crews will restripe the road between Avenue P and Avenue U, converting it back to two-way traffic. The long-term goal is a Loop 88 frontage road linking Avenue U to FM 1585. Those all-way stops let crews work without worrying about high-speed traffic.
For drivers, that means staying alert for slow-moving construction equipment and service vehicles. Expect delays. Anyone who drives that stretch regularly should plan extra time or try another route. The Lubbock Loop 88 webpage tracks each phase, and the TxDOT Local News page lists other construction updates that affect your drive.
Construction on phase 3C isn't expected to finish until 2031.
Common questions
When do the all-way stops start on Loop 88?
- The all-way stops at Avenues U and P start Wednesday, October 7. They are part of phase three of the Loop 88 project, which brings heavy construction south of the city. The stops let crews work without worrying about high-speed traffic, so drivers should expect delays in that area.
Why are there all-way stops on Loop 88?
- The all-way stops let crews work without worrying about high-speed traffic. Phase three of Loop 88 is where the major delays sit right now. Crews will restripe the road between Avenue P and Avenue U, converting it back to two-way traffic. Drivers south of the city should stay alert.
What is the Loop 88 project?
- Loop 88 is a 12.4-mile stretch just west of US 84, the city's response to a growing population. It aims to improve traffic flow across the county so daily congestion eases. Construction is happening in three phases, and the long-term goal includes a frontage road linking Avenue U to FM 1585.
