County Road Maintenance
Summary
The county is taking steps to address speeding and drainage washouts on local roads, including setting a new 45 mph limit on County Road 6300 in Precinct 4.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Minor costs associated with sign installation and road repair labor.
Motorists and residents living along county roads benefit from improved safety signage and drainage repairs.
Local residents who feel their road concerns have been ignored for years.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — September 28, 2026
The county is taking steps to address speeding and drainage washouts on local roads, including setting a new 45 mph limit on County Road 6300 in Precinct 4.
Road closures planned for repairs on US 84/FM 179 in Shallowater
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is scheduled to make road repairs to the US 84/FM 179 intersection in Shallowater next week.
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — September 14, 2026
The court established a 50 mph speed limit on County Road 2130 to address increased traffic from school buses and new construction, and approved several subdivision road acceptances.
TxDOT to begin $9.6 million improvement project on FM 179
The Texas Department of Transportation is set to begin a $9.6 million project to improve FM 179 in Lubbock County next week, which will involve widening the roadway, improving drainage, and installing new traffic signals.
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — May 26, 2026
The county reported on road maintenance and drainage projects, noting that recent rain highlighted the success of recent drainage improvements.
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — May 11, 2026
Residents are concerned about road quality and drainage. The county is working on projects like Timber Ridge to improve water flow, though they are still waiting for rain to see if the new ditches actually work.
Why improvements to dangerous Woodrow Road have been delayed, also increasing costs
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