TxDOT $14.8M rebuild will widen Upland Avenue (82nd–98th) in Lubbock

TxDOT says it will completely rebuild Upland Avenue in Lubbock from 82nd Street to just south of 98th Street as a $14.8 million project. Drivers should expect traffic-control setup and barriers to begin the week of Monday, July 6, 2026.

What’s changing on Upland Avenue (82nd to just south of 98th)

According to TxDOT, this rebuild is more than resurfacing. The project scope includes:

• Widening the corridor from two lanes to five lanes
• Adding a continuous left-turn lane to change turning and merging patterns
• Drainage improvements
• New curb and gutters
• Sidewalk work

TxDOT identifies L.A. Fuller and Sons Construction, LTD as the contractor.

What motorists should expect starting July 6

TxDOT’s notice focuses on near-term driving impacts tied to work-zone setup and construction. Expect reduced speeds and temporary detours, along with slow-moving traffic and delays.

TxDOT also says the speed limit in the work zone will be reduced to 35 mph. The practical takeaway for commuters, parents, and workers: plan extra time for trips along Upland Avenue and follow on-site signage as lane configurations change.

Timeline: spring 2028 construction estimate vs. an earlier administrative date

TxDOT anticipates the project will reach spring 2028 completion. Separately, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation’s TABS record tied to CSJ 0905-06-096 lists an accessibility/architectural-barriers completion date of September 17, 2027.

Those dates can reflect different stages (construction work vs. the administrative accessibility-barriers track). For day-to-day planning, residents are better off treating TxDOT’s posted work-zone updates and on-site controls as the clearest guidance as the corridor changes.

How this fits into local planning

The City of Lubbock also frames Upland Avenue widening between 82nd and 98th as part of its broader capital improvement work and partnership with TxDOT—useful context for understanding why the changes are happening where residents already drive daily.

Bottom line: Expect slower speeds and changing access on Upland Avenue between 82nd and just south of 98th starting the week of July 6, as the $14.8 million widening and rebuild moves from setup into construction.

Sources

• TxDOT Newsroom (Lubbock): Project making major improvements to Upland Avenue
• KCBD: Upland Avenue rebuild details (July 2, 2026)
• Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) — TABS project record for CSJ 0905-06-096
• City of Lubbock: Capital Improvement Projects page