Motorists driving eastbound Marsha Sharp Freeway (MSF) on Thursday, Aug. 11, and Friday, Aug. 12, can expect delays when traffic is reduced to one-lane, as the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) continues work on Phase 5B of the freeway.

The various daytime lane closures are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m., both days, and will allow crews to safety place hotmix asphalt on the frontage road. Motorists should anticipate delays.

Paving operations should end by 4 p.m. both days. 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)