The Texas Department of Transportation (Tx-DOT) began seal coating this week on more than 365 miles of roadways as part of its preventative maintenance project within its Lubbock District.U.S. Hwy. 180 in Dawson County is among the list of roadways getting seal coated.“Work is about to begin on TxDOT’s annual road maintenance summer project. Seal coating provides a variety of benefits to the roadway, including a waterproof surface that prevents moisture from entering and weakening the roadbed,” said Ed Goebel P.E., TxDOT Lubbock District Director of Construction. “Seal coating also reduces deterioration and cracking of the asphalt surface, which prolongs ...