The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will begin work next week to scrub seal several roadways across the Lubbock District. The work is part of TxDOT’s annual road maintenance program and will make $743,569 in improvements to preserve the roadways.
“Scrub sealing provides a variety of benefits to the roadway,” said James Combes, P.E., TxDOT Brownfield Area engineer and project manager. “The operation consists of applying a layer of asphalt or emulsion to the roadway, followed by sand or a small aggregate on top to fill in cracks on the roadway’s surface. The operation is a cost-effective way to prevent water from entering the roadbed and extending the life of the pavement.”
Roadways undergoing scrub seal improvements at various locations are:
- FM 928—Swisher County
- US 70—Lamb County
- FM 193—Crosby County
- FM 40—Lubbock County
- SH 83—Yoakum County
- US 62—Gaines County
Project contractor, Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc., of Watsonville, CA, will begin scrub seal operations on March 21 in the northern counties and move south.
“Drivers can expect day-time lane closures and traffic to be guided through to construction are via pilot car during the operations. Motorists are asked to drive with caution through the work zone for their safety and the safety of the workers,” Combes said.
Scrub seal operations and restriping of the roadways will take several weeks to complete with all work anticipated to be completed by mid-April. Work will take place weather permitting.
For more information, contact TxDOT Public Information Officer Dianah Ascencio at (806) 748-4472.
(News release from TxDOT, Lubbock District)
