Roadwork to close Loop 289 southbound lanes through Friday

The Texas Department of Transportation is scheduled to perform road repairs on the Loop 289 southbound frontage road between North Utica Avenue and Winston Avenue from August 5 to 6.
Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Amy Anderson, as published by EverythingLubbock Local · · 1 min read

The Texas Department of Transportation is scheduled to perform road repairs on the Loop 289 southbound frontage road between North Utica Avenue and Winston Avenue from August 5 to 6.

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