Starting Aug. 17, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDot) is set to begin construction on a $23.9 million project designed to improve roadway conditions on US 180/SH 137 in Lamesa. Additionally, safety improvements will be made to Loop 76/ Business 87 in O’donnell. Hired as the project contractor is Allen Butler construction, INC of Lubbock. All work is scheduled to be completed by late 2023. This project will span from US 180 to include the area from Weaver Road to US 87. The improvements planned for SH 137 will begin south of North Fifth Street and continue to South 15th Street. Upgrades from ...