Summary
Get ready for some traffic headaches, Midland! Major road closures are coming soon for essential utility work. Make sure to plan your routes ahead of time so you don't get caught in the chaos.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 4
Last discussed Feb 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Waiver of fees totaling over $50,000 for right-of-way vacations.
Abutting property owners who acquire the vacated right-of-way.
Anyone trying to get somewhere quickly during the closures will be annoyed.
Mentions & discussions (18)
Here's a list of roads closed for flooding across Midland County
Midland County officials said they've received reports of stranded vehicles in flooded roadways following the constant rain on Thursday and Friday.
City fo Midland warns drivers of closed low-water crossing gates
City fo Midland warns drivers of closed low-water crossing gates CBS7 | Permian Basin, West Texas News | Midland, TX
City of Midland and TxDOT urge drivers to avoid several roads and highways after 29 reported rescue calls
City of Midland and TxDOT urge drivers to avoid several roads and highways after 29 reported rescue calls CBS7 | Permian Basin, West Texas News | Midland, TX
Cumberland Drive converted to one-way street to improve flow
A post from the City of Midland detailing the new traffic conversion for Cumberland DriveCity of MidlandCumberland Drive between West Dengar Avenue and Ventura Avenue has been converted into a one-way traffic s...
City of Midland announces street closures with low-water crossings areas
City of Midland announces street closures with low-water crossings areas CBS7 | Permian Basin, West Texas News | Midland, TX
Two sets of major road closures to impact Midlanders over next month
Map of southeast Midland road closuresCity of MidlandThe city of Midland has announced two sets of major road closures that will take place over the next few weeks.The first set of closures will affect two lane...
City announces upcoming lane closures on two Midland streets
City announces upcoming lane closures on two Midland streets CBS7
Traffic Alert: Southbound lanes of Main Street closed after manhole collapse in Midland
Traffic Alert: Southbound lanes of Main Street closed after manhole collapse in Midland newswest9.com
Midland road closures: Pecos Street, Solomon Lane affected this week
Midland road closures: Pecos Street, Solomon Lane affected this week CBS7 | Permian Basin, West Texas News | Midland, TX
Midland lane closures: Multiple streets affected July 1
Midland lane closures: Multiple streets affected July 1 CBS7
Four road closures, most taking over a month, to happen over Midland
Marienfeld Street closure mapCity of MidlandA series of months-long road and lane closures are coming across Midland, according to the city’s Facebook page. Most of the closures are for utility work, except...
Midland drivers face multiple road closures for utility work
Midland drivers face multiple road closures for utility work CBS7
TRAFFIC ALERT: Upcoming road closures happening this week in Midland
TRAFFIC ALERT: Upcoming road closures happening this week in Midland CBS7
City Council - Feb 24, 2026
The council approved the vacation and abandonment of certain public rights-of-way, with fee waivers granted in some cases.
City announces lane closure on Neely Avenue for utility work
City announces lane closure on Neely Avenue for utility work CBS7
City of Midland announces multiple road closures for utility work
City of Midland announces multiple road closures for utility work CBS7
Lane closures in Midland for utility work
Lane closures in Midland for utility work CBS7
Multiple roads closed in Odessa and Midland area
Multiple roads closed in Odessa and Midland area CBS7
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