Drivers using Quincy Street should prepare for ongoing construction through at least August 2026, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

The rehabilitation work covers 2.7 miles of State Highway 194 — better known locally as Quincy Street — stretching from FM 3466 to just north of Interstate 27. “The rehabilitation project… is a $26.1 million project. It involves updating sidewalks, traffic signals and general lighting,” said Dianah Coronado, public information officer for TxDOT’s Lubbock District.

Work began in March, with Amarillo-based Gilvin-Terril, Ltd. serving as the project’s contractor.

Drivers in the Plainview area may remember that this stretch has seen disruptions before. Ahead of TxDOT’s work, the City of Plainview relocated utility lines in 2024, moving about 6,900 linear feet of water lines to clear the way for improvements.

Right now, the area around Plainview High School is especially congested with cones, crews, and lane closures. “Slow moving traffic, delays and areas where traffic moves only in one lane are all expected down that roadway as the project continues,” officials said.

City officials are reminding residents to plan extra travel time, especially during school hours when buses and student drivers add to the backup near Plainview High School. Parents dropping off or picking up students are encouraged to use alternate routes when possible.

TxDOT says the upgrades to sidewalks and signals will improve pedestrian safety and traffic flow once finished — a big benefit for students walking to nearby schools and local businesses along the busy corridor.

Local businesses along Quincy Street may also feel the pinch of extended lane closures, but the city and TxDOT say they’re coordinating to keep access open to storefronts and driveways throughout construction.

Residents can keep up with lane closures and project updates through TxDOT’s Lubbock District website or by following local city announcements.

Originally reported by Ellysa Harris in My Plain View.