98th Street improvements start in Lubbock on Monday

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LUBBOCK, Texas — West Texas Paving in contract with the City of Lubbock will begin construction on Monday, according to a press release. The construction will be on a 2022 Street Bond Project on 98th Street from Upland to Alcove Avenues.

The portion of 98th Street will be “widened to three asphalt lanes” and during construction will be closed,” said the release. However Upland and Alcove Avenues will remain open.

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Proper signage and detours will be posted for drivers. Drivers are also encouraged to find an alternate route and drive “undistracted” while in construction zones, the release added.

Construction was expected to be completed in summer 2025.

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