Traffic to be Shifted on Portion of U.S. Highway 271 South of Talco

Traffic on U.S. Highway 271 south of Talco is scheduled to be shifted onto new bridges crossing White Oak Creek, White Oak Creek Relief, Dickson Creek and Big Slough Creek starting Monday, March 24, 2025. The roadway will continue to have one lane in each direction. Work to complete the new, wider bridges in this area continues. Once finished, the new structures will include two lanes in each direction. 

Image shows traffic shift on US 271 at north end of project

TxDOT urges Texans to slow down, stay alert, and obey posted signage when driving through road construction or maintenance areas. TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign offers safe driving tips for navigating work zones:

·         Slow down. Follow the posted speed limit and never drive faster than what is safe for road conditions. Excessive speed is a leading cause of work zone crashes.

·         Pay attention. Avoid distractions, keep your mind on the road, and put your phone away.

·         Watch out for road crews. Roadside workers want to get home safely too. Always follow instructions and be mindful of construction area road signs.

·         Don’t tailgate. Traffic in work zones can slow suddenly so give yourself room to stop in a hurry. Rear-end collisions are the most common type of work zone crashes.

·         Allow extra time. Road construction can slow things down. Count on it, and plan for it.