Tripp Avenue Road Improvements
Summary
Heads up: TxDOT is closing lanes on SH 191 between Odessa and Midland next week. Expect some annoying midday traffic delays if you're heading between the two cities.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 11
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
The project will involve significant capital expenditure for road reconstruction.
Local drivers and residents in the Tripp Avenue area will benefit from improved road conditions and capacity.
Anyone trying to get across town quickly during the middle of the day is going to be frustrated.
Mentions & discussions (14)
Traffic Alert: Closure at FM 1788 and I-20
Beginning Thursday, Sept. 17, at 8 a.m., the FM 1788 intersection at Mile Marker 127 will be permanently closed to northbound and southbound traffic until the new interchange is constructed. Motorists should follow posted detour signs and use the new...
Windcrest Road and Windhaven Street road closure
Beginning Monday, Sept. 14, FEHRS Metal Building Construction will begin work at the intersection of Windcrest Road and Windhaven Street. The project will include removing and reconstructing the intersection with concrete, along with drainage improve...
Commissioners' Court (Regular) - Aug 25, 2026
The county is moving forward with the second phase of the Tripp Avenue reconstruction, which will widen the road between 16th and 3rd Streets.
TxDOT issues Midland County traffic alert
IH-20 is closed at mile marker 139 eastbound. Traffic will be detoured at the 144 crossing near Sooner Pipe. South Service Road traffic will be redirected, and BI-20 traffic will be detoured to the North Service Road, a Texas Department of Transporta...
Tripp Avenue expands to five lanes near new middle school
Ector County completed Phase III of the Tripp Avenue road expansion project just before the start of the 2026-2027 school year to improve traffic flow near the new Vasquez Middle School.
Traffic pattern change coming to SH 302 and FM 181
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) -There will be a major traffic pattern change at SH 302 and FM 181 beginning on Monday, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Starting on Monday, traffic at the...
I-20 eastbound traffic switch between Odessa and Midland this weekend
MIDLAND/ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Eastbound drivers on Interstate 20 between Odessa and Midland should expect a traffic switch this weekend.According to the Texas Department of Transportation, starting tonight...
Traffic alert: Eastbound I-20 traffic switch between Odessa and Midland
Motorists traveling eastbound on Interstate 20 between Odessa and Midland should expect significant traffic impacts beginning Friday evening as crews implement a major traffic switch. Beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, July 31, eastbound I-20 traffic will m...
TxDOT issues I-20 traffic alert
Beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, eastbound I-20 traffic will be reduced to one lane under the Lamesa Road overpass. Motorists should expect delays, slow down in the work zone, and use caution when traveling through the area. Please follow all ...
Lane closure planned on northbound US 385 in Odessa through Saturday
Northbound U.S. Highway 385 in Odessa will experience delays through Saturday as TxDOT conducts asphalt paving operations.
US 385 northbound lane closure near Wilson’s Corner in Odessa
One northbound lane on US 385 will be closed between Cook Road and Apple Street near Wilson’s Corner beginning Thursday, July 23, through Saturday, July 25, for asphalt paving operations.
TxDOT issues SH 191 traffic alert
Work on the SH 191 overlay project will resume from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, June 15. Traffic Impacts: Daytime single-lane closures. Work Zone: From SL 338 in Odessa to just east of FM 1788 in Midland. Drivers can also expect intermittent ramp closur...
County may sign off on construction
County may sign off on construction Odessa American
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