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Traffic pattern change coming to SH 302 and FM 181
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · As published by CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)
· August 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Texas Department of Transportation has announced a new traffic pattern.
In Odessa , a change is coming to the intersection of two highways. The Texas Department of Transportation has announced a new traffic pattern. Drivers will need to adjust their routes, particularly those heading east.
Traffic control devices will be in place to help guide drivers. Some lanes will remain direct, but others will require a different route. The change is scheduled to start on Monday.
Further information about the new traffic pattern is available from the Texas Department of Transportation. The new configuration is intended to improve traffic flow at the intersection of the two highways.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 8, 2026 ·
Source: CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) ·
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