Heads Up Lubbock: Major US 87 Overnight Closures Start Wednesday

Construction on the US 87 Bridge Project continues here in Lubbock County, and TxDOT just announced that several lanes will be closed all night and into the morning on Wednesday, October 21. If you plan on driving near US 87 south of Woodrow, then you may need to look for alternate routes. At the very least, you better expect delays.

Soon-to-Be Lane Closures In Lubbock

If you didn’t know, construction of a brand new bridge at the intersection of FM 41 and US 87 began in April 2026, and is expected to be complete sometime in 2027.

On Wednesday, October 21, between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. on Thursday, FM 41 at US 87 will be closed to all traffic. Road crews need to have time to safely place a deck on the new bridge, along with other additions…

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