TYLER, Texas — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has started the construction of the NNE section of Loop 323 in Tyler, already shutting down some lanes for maintenance.
TXDOT says they want to make this as easy and as smooth as possible for everyone, saying they are going to have crews working after the morning school rush hour up until the afternoon. They also want to remind drivers to be mindful of where they're driving.
"Just be be aware of workers," said Jeff Williford, PIO for the Tyler Division of TXDOT. "I know when people get in a rush they tend to do things a little bit, you know, out of practice out of what you don't normally do so pay attention. Our workers are out here, they have families too, and so they want to get home to them. And so just pay attention, make sure to watch your speed, put your phone down, pay attention and hopefully everyone gets home safe."
The southbound lane on the Loop 323 extension from Hwy. 271 to Loop 323 will be closed on Friday, Sept. 30. Motorists heading south on Hwy. 271 will need to bypass the Loop 323 extension, and then proceed to Loop 323. Motorists heading northbound on Loop 323 will need to use the Loop 323 extension to Hwy. 271 and then proceed to Loop 323.