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TxDOT to begin $9.6 million improvement project on FM 179
The Texas Department of Transportation will kick off a $9.6 million improvement project on FM 179 in Lubbock County next week, bringing road widening, drainage upgrades, and new traffic signals to the corridor. FM 179 runs through stretches of Lubbock County that have seen steady growth over the years, and the roadway has not always kept pace.
FM 179 runs through stretches of Lubbock County that have seen steady growth over the years, and the roadway has not always kept pace. The project targets three of the more common complaints drivers have about aging farm-to-market roads in this part of West Texas: narrow lanes, poor water runoff, and intersections that need better signal control.
For people who drive FM 179 regularly, expect construction delays in the short term. Road-widening jobs like this typically require lane closures and detour patterns that can add time to a commute, especially during active grading and signal installation phases. Anyone who has driven out here after a storm knows standing water is a real problem, and the drainage improvements should help reduce that hazard.
At $9.6 million, this is one of the larger single-road investments TxDOT has committed to in Lubbock County recently, and the scope suggests the work will take more than a few weeks to finish.
Common questions
When does the FM 179 construction project start?
- The FM 179 improvement project is set to kick off next week, according to TxDOT. Drivers who use the corridor regularly should expect lane closures and possible detour routes during active construction phases, particularly during grading and signal installation work.
Will FM 179 construction cause traffic delays?
- Yes, drivers on FM 179 should expect delays during construction. Road-widening projects like this typically require lane closures and detour patterns that can add time to a commute, especially during active grading and signal work along the Lubbock County corridor.
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