Highway 75 Closures Planned in Sherman This Week

Northbound frontage road and southbound main lanes to shut down overnight for paving work.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 1:54am

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An abstract, blurred image of cars and trucks in motion on a highway, conveying the disruption and chaos caused by the overnight closures.Overnight closures on a major highway disrupt the flow of traffic, requiring drivers to plan ahead and seek alternate routes.Sherman Today

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has announced upcoming closures on Highway 75 in Sherman, Texas. The northbound frontage road between Taylor Street and Masters Street will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night starting Monday, April 13th through May 1st. Additionally, the southbound main lanes of Highway 75 from North Loy Lake Road to Travis Street will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Thursday, April 16th and Friday, April 17th.

Why it matters

These closures will cause significant disruptions to traffic flow and commutes in the Sherman area, as Highway 75 is a major north-south thoroughfare. Residents and travelers should plan ahead and seek alternate routes during the affected overnight hours.

The details

TxDOT stated the closures are necessary to permanently pave the frontage roads and main lanes of Highway 75 in Sherman. The northbound frontage road closure will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night for over two weeks, while the southbound main lane closure will only occur for two nights.

  • The northbound frontage road closure will begin on Monday, April 13, 2026 and continue through May 1, 2026.
  • The southbound main lane closure will take place on Thursday, April 16, 2026 and Friday, April 17, 2026.

The players

TxDOT

The Texas Department of Transportation, the state agency responsible for maintaining and improving the state's transportation infrastructure.

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What’s next

Drivers should check local news and traffic reports for updates on the Highway 75 closures and plan their commutes accordingly.

The takeaway

These overnight closures on a major highway will cause significant disruptions for Sherman residents and travelers, underscoring the importance of infrastructure maintenance and the need for advanced planning during road construction projects.