Patrick closed today for roadwork

TxDOT announced that the portion of Patrick Street (Business 377) will be closed from Blackjack Street (Highway 6) to Elm Street between 5 p.m. and 5 a.m. today (Thursday, Dec. 16) for roadwork.

Southbound traffic will be detoured on SH 6 to US 377. Northbound traffic will be detoured on US 377 to SH 6.

City officials reported the closure will allow TxDOT crews to address the steep dips downtown on Patrick

Drivers are encouraged to use caution and be aware of the work being done

TxDOT reported that n 2020, 186 workers and road users were killed in work zones. “The leading causes – speeding and driver inattention – are entirely preventable,” TxDOT said in the release. “Protect workers. Protect road users. We Can Do It!”