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TRAFFIC ALERT: SH 158/Wadley Intersection Project
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk Jesse Zaragoza , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The project's goal is to improve drainage in the area, specifically around the Jal Draw. The Texas Department of Transportation is overseeing the work.
Crews are set to begin work on a project in Midland. This will involve installing boxes to manage water runoff. The project's goal is to improve drainage in the area, specifically around the Jal Draw.
The Texas Department of Transportation is overseeing the work. As part of this effort, a road closure is necessary. This closure will affect traffic along a particular avenue.
Further details about the project, including its expected duration, are available from local transportation officials or news sources, such as KMID/KPEJ.
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Category: safety Published: July 14, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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