Motorists are urged to use caution as work begins on FM 1194 at SL 287 West in Lufkin. A lead car is in place to lead motorists through the work zone. Prepare for delays and frequent lane closures or choose alternate routes.
Rhonda Oaks is the Public Information Officer for the nine-county Lufkin District of the Texas Department of Transportation. A Lufkin native, she is a graduate of Hudson High School and Angelina College. She has a background in print journalism and worked for many years as a newspaper reporter and a freelance writer. She has received eight Associated Press awards. Her articles have been published in many publications over the past 25 years.