LUFKIN - A $20.4 million construction project in Shelby County is marking its half-way point as traffic is shifted onto the newly constructed US 84 eastbound bridge over the Sabine River at the Louisiana State Line.

The existing US 84 bridge will be closed in the coming week as contractors shift traffic to the newly constructed eastbound bridge and plans proceed to demolish and build a new westbound bridge. James Construction Group, contractor for the project, will redirect traffic to the eastbound bridge where it will remain in a two-way traffic pattern until the completion of the newly constructed westbound bridge and approaches.  Once completed, two new bridges will replace the original bridge connecting Texas and Louisiana at the Sabine River. The project is scheduled to be completed in the Fall, weather permitting.

Motorists are advised to remain alert to signage indicating the traffic pattern change and should slow down and be aware of workers and equipment through the area. Remember, traffic fines double when workers are present in a work zone.

For more information, contact Rhonda.Oaks@txdot.gov<mailto:Rhonda.Oaks@txdot.gov> or (936) 633-4395.