Safety project begins Monday, January 5

LUBBOCK COUNTY - The Texas Department of Transportation is set to begin a $2.7 million project to make safety improvements to almost 13 miles of US 62/82, from 73rd Street in Lubbock to the city of Ropesville.

"The project will install cable median barriers along the US 62/82 corridor in Lubbock and Hockley counties and is expected to enhance the overall safety of the roadway," said Joe Villalobos, P.E, TxDOT Lubbock Area engineer. "Cable median barriers are designed to stop vehicles from crossing the open median and prevent the worst kinds of crashes, including head-on collisions."

To increase safety and reduce traffic conflict points, the project will also remove a crossover along the project limits. US 62 traffic will see various shoulder and inside lane closures throughout the project's duration, Villalobos noted.

"The project is scheduled to begin on Jan. 5. The general contractor is Massana Construction, Inc, from Newnan, Georgia," Villalobos said. "Motorists are advised to drive with caution when entering the work zone, slow down, pay attention and watch out for workers and equipment."

The project's completion date is scheduled for December 2026