TxDOT Will Convert Lubbock Intersections to Stop Signs
The traffic change at Avenues U and P is scheduled to occur in Lubbock on October 7, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Car Types
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The Texas Department of Transportation will convert the intersections at Avenues U and P into all-way stops starting October 7, 2026. This adjustment facilitates ongoing construction for the Loop 88 Phase 3C project.
Why it matters
These intersection changes are designed to improve traffic flow and safety for local drivers as crews prepare to build the new frontage road. The project will eventually see the reconstruction of FM 1585 into a six-lane freeway.
The Loop 88 Phase 3C project aims to deliver a final six-lane freeway configuration. Eastbound pavement between Avenue P and Avenue U will be removed as part of the current site work.
The players
TxDOT
The Texas Department of Transportation is the government agency responsible for managing the state's public transportation system and highway infrastructure.
The details
Drivers will encounter all-way stops at the intersections of Avenues U and P, while the Avenue U crossover is set to reopen to connect northbound traffic to FM 1585. Crews will also restripe the roadway between the two avenues to accommodate the new traffic patterns.
Timeline
October 7, 2026: Avenues U and P will be converted to all-way stop intersections.
Fall 2031: Construction on the Loop 88 Phase 3C project is expected to be completed.
Roadmap
This project follows the pattern set by the Texas Department of Transportation's statewide freeway expansion program to modernize major thoroughfares. The work on FM 1585 marks a significant step in the regional strategy to replace legacy roadways with high-capacity freeways.
Drivers in the area should prepare for new stop sign configurations and potential delays while crews restripe the roadway. Message boards are currently in place to guide commuters through the upcoming shift in traffic patterns.
The takeaway
Motorists should remain alert for updated signage and lane markings beginning October 7. Observing these new stop requirements is critical for maintaining safety within the active construction zone.
Further reading
For more information on ongoing roadway developments, visit the Car Types section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kcbd.
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