LUFKIN – Texas Transportation Commissioners in Austin Thursday approved more than $360 million in new construction projects statewide, including more than $5 million in Sabine and Polk counties.

Sabine County was approved for a $1.3 million construction project designed for the construction of pedestrian sidewalks and curb ramps at various locations, including on FM 83 from US 96 to FM 1; Yaupon Street to Elm Street; and FM 1 East from south of FM 83 to Elm Street. Highway 19 Construction LLC, Sulpher Springs TX, will serve as contractor for the project. A timeline for completion has not been set.

Polk County was approved for a $3.7 million construction project that will include resurfacing the northbound lane from just south of FM 942 East to BU 59 in Livingston.  The resurfacing will include planing, applying a level-up course and final surface of permeable friction course. Moore Brothers Construction, Lufkin TX, will serve as contractor for the project. No timeline for completion has been set.

As these projects begin, motorists are urged to stay alert as new work zones are set. Obey all traffic control and reduce speed