Regional Freight Mobility
Summary
Get ready for more road work, Lubbock! The construction on FM 41 at the US 87 bridge is back on and expected to finish by the end of 2027. This project aims to improve safety and traffic flow in the area.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 10
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
An additional $500,000 will be allocated to the road maintenance fund.
All residents who drive on city streets.
Residents on limited incomes who may be unable to afford the assessment costs.
Mentions & discussions (23)
Transportation Policy Committee - Aug 18, 2026
Lubbock is hosting a regional freight workshop to ensure local needs are represented in the state's freight mobility plan. This is important because it helps secure priority status for local highways like I-27.
Street project marks major step forward for downtown development
After years of planning, downtown Lubbock's long-awaited revitalization project is officially underway. The ceremony the City of Lubbock held on August 14 marked the beginning of improvements city leaders hope will breathe new life into the heart of ...
Project to replace historic brick on Broadway breaks ground in downtown Lubbock
Project to replace historic brick on Broadway breaks ground in downtown Lubbock KCBD
Lubbock to break ground on Broadway Reconstruction Project Friday
Lubbock to break ground on Broadway Reconstruction Project Friday KCBD
Road work to close portions of Broadway beginning August 3
The City of Lubbock announced that beginning on Monday, August 3, portions of Broadway Street will have temporary lane and road closures as part of the Broadway Street Reconstruction Project.
Special City Council Meeting — July 15, 2026
The city is adding $500,000 to road repairs and switching to a cheaper, more effective seal coating process to fix more streets with the same budget.
Northbound University Ave. closures scheduled for paving operations
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 10, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Texas Department of Transportation announced the Southeast Lubbock County Maintenance crew is scheduled to make road repairs to northbound Universit...
City of Lubbock to break ground on Upland Ave. road project Tuesday
City of Lubbock to break ground on Upland Ave. road project Tuesday KCBD
Upland Avenue roadwork kick-off ceremony set July 7
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 6, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- The City of Lubbock will host a ceremonial groundbreaking event to celebrate the kick-off of the Upland Avenue bond project at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July...
Lubbock wants to take images of street conditions, then grade, prioritize $14.5 million road repair budget
Lubbock wants to take images of street conditions, then grade, prioritize $14.5 million road repair budget lubbocklights.com
Regular City Council Meeting — June 9, 2026
The city is debating whether to create a new process for paving dirt alleys. Currently, residents must do it themselves, but some want the city to take over the engineering and construction.
City of Lubbock to begin Broadway construction project this summer
City of Lubbock to begin Broadway construction project this summer KCBD
West Texas town spending $17 million to reconstruct Broadway
West Texas town spending $17 million to reconstruct Broadway Chron
Regular City Council Meeting — May 12, 2026
Residents are concerned about a new proposal that would allow the city to pave alleys via a petition process, which could lead to property liens if assessments aren't paid. Critics argue this could create financial hardship for seniors and low-income homeowners.
Lubbock City Council delays vote on alley paving proposal
Lubbock City Council delays vote on alley paving proposal KCBD
Guardrail repairs planned for South Loop 289 on May 5
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of May, 4, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Starting Tuesday, May 5 those who will be traveling through the eastbound South Loop 289 area between 50th Street and Quaker Avenue should anticipate...
Road Work Ahead: Construction set to resume on FM 41 at US 87 bridge in Lubbock
The FM 41 at US 87 bridge project in Lubbock, Texas has resumed construction after being left unfinished in 2023, with the goal of improving safety and mobility in the area by the end of 2027.
Pave your alley? Yes, under new ordinance, but you and your neighbors pay; cost for each homeowner into four figures
Pave your alley? Yes, under new ordinance, but you and your neighbors pay; cost for each homeowner into four figures lubbocklights.com
Lubbock City Council approves petition process for alley paving on first reading
Lubbock City Council approves petition process for alley paving on first reading KCBD
Regular City Council Meeting — April 28, 2026
The council is considering budget changes to fund improvements on 114th Street and 82nd Street/Martin Luther King Boulevard. This involves using certificate of obligation funding, which is a form of municipal debt.
City of Lubbock to install new traffic signal at 146th and Quaker
City of Lubbock to install new traffic signal at 146th and Quaker KLBK
Regular City Council Meeting — March 10, 2026
The council approved actions related to infrastructure, including sewer up-sizing, utility adjustments for road improvements, and the abandonment of several easements.
Road work and closures for certain Lubbock roads set for Monday, Jan. 12
Road work and closures for certain Lubbock roads set for Monday, Jan. 12 KCBD
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