03/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/07/2024 15:30
Anderson County
Palestine crews are scheduled to continue washout repairs throughout the county. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Work is expected to be at various locations including FM 860, FM 321, and FM 2419.
Anderson County construction projects updates:
US 175 Widening Project
The contractor is scheduled to continue working on the new westbound bridge and roadway elements, including pavement and ditch work on the eastbound and westbound sides. The contractor has also planned to setup a detour for CR 3051. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project and expect lane closures and delays. The speed limit is reduced throughout the project limits. Project consists of expansion to a four-lane roadway with new bridges across the Neches River.
SH 155 Overlay Project
The contractor is in time suspension while working on punch list items. The speed limit has been reverted back to 70 mph throughout the project limits. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project and expect lane closures and delays. The project consists of one course surface treatment (OCST), permeable friction course (PFC) surface, shoulder texturing, edge treatment and pavement markings.
US 79 Truck Parking Area
Weather permitting, the contractor is planning to set up electric services for the proposed illumination. Work will include roadway boring beneath the roadway. Operations will be in the right-of-way, but motorists should use caution when traveling through the area. The project includes concrete curb and gutter, earthwork, and drainage improvements.
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Cherokee County
Jacksonville and Rusk crews will be performing seal coat operations on FM 2750 and SH 135. Motorists should expect daytime lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car controlling traffic.
Cherokee County construction projects updates:
SH 204
The contractor plans to begin hot mix asphalt level up. They will also continue right-of-way clearing, cross culvert extensions, and underground utility relocation. Traffic delays are expected due to lane closures. The project will consist of adding a super-two highway section.
US 175 Widening Project
The contractor is working on detour widening in Cuney. Crews are also working on drill shafts and installing columns for the proposed bridge. Utility relocations will also continue. Drainage structure replacements are also occurring daily. Motorists should expect lane closures that extend into overnight operations. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project as large dirt-moving equipment will be crossing US 175. The speed limit has been reduced throughout the project limits. The project consists of expansion of US 175 to a four-lane roadway with new bridges, grading, hot mix application, drainage structures, pavement markings, and signage.
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Gregg County
Longview Maintenance crews are scheduled to continue mill and inlay operations on SL 281. The work will be done on the inside lane at the FM 2206 intersection. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Crews will also perform mill and inlay on SS 502 from SL 281 to US 80 in the south and northbound lanes. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.
Gregg County construction projects updates:
SH 135 - Kilgore Traffic Circle
This project consists of completely rebuilding the traffic circle and full width of roadway to the Rusk County line. Crews will be demolishing the west half of the road. It will consist of removing existing concrete paving, reconstructing subgrade, constructing concrete paving, storm sewer installation, lighting, and striping. The traffic is reduced to one lane in the southbound direction for the duration of the project. A detour will be set up for northbound traffic to follow SH 42. This will allow the contractor to build half of the roadway.
SH 149
This project consists of replacing culverts, adding safety end treatments, guard fence, milling and inlaying hot mix asphalt surface, and striping. Contractor crews are scheduled to pour the mow strip this week.
FM 2206/Harrison Road Phase 1
This project consists of widening a two-lane road to four lanes with a center turn lane. This includes drainage structures, flexible base, curb and gutter, sidewalks, hot mix, and pavement markings. Contractor will be installing curb and gutter, driveways, and sidewalk, as well as inlet tops.
FM 2206/Harrison Road Phase 2
This project consists of widening a two-lane road to four lanes with a center turn lane. This includes drainage structures, new bridge, flexible base, hot mix, and pavement markings. Contractor will be placing hot mix on the roadway.
High Street Bridge over UP Railroad
The project consists of replacing the High Street bridge structure over the UP railroad. High Street will be reduced to two lanes - one northbound lane and one southbound lane. One half of the bridge will be constructed at a time. Crews will be working on the demolition of the old bridge this week.
US 259 Bypass in Kilgore
This project consists of milling and inlaying hot mix asphalt on all lanes and re-striping. Crews are scheduled to work on punch list items.
US 259 Mill and Inlay
This project consists of milling and inlaying hot mix asphalt on all lanes and re-striping. This will project will be completed at night, Sunday through Thursday each week.
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Henderson County
Athens Maintenance will perform ditch maintenance and bridge channel maintenance on various roads throughout the county. Also, crews will make tentative pavement repairs on FM 2709 and SH 31 in Chandler. On Thursday and Friday, crews are scheduled to begin seal coat operations on FM 2215. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car controlling traffic. Additional crews will perform street sweeping and herbicide application.
Henderson County construction projects updates:
SH 198 Bridge Project
Weather permitting, the contractor is scheduled to grade ditches and install the mowstrip and concrete riprap. Motorists should be prepared for lane closures and delays. The speed limit has been reduced to 50 mph throughout the project. The project consists of the construction of replacing bridges, approaches, grading, structures, ACP base, ACP surface, retaining walls, curb & gutter, MBGF, and pavement markings.
BUS 31 Sidewalk Project
The contractor is working on punch list items. The sidewalk elements are complete. The project includes pavement structure repairs, sidewalks, pavement markings and signage.
FM 316 Rehabilitation
The contractor is scheduled to place the hot mix base. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project and expect lane closures and delays. The project includes pavement reconstruction, structures, pavement markings and signs.
FM 315 Rehabilitation
The contractor is scheduled to work at the intersection of FM 3079 and FM 315. Expect lane closures. The contractor is also scheduled to install new signs and mailboxes. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project and expect lane closures with delays. The speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph throughout the project. The project includes pavement reconstruction, structures, pavement markings and signs.
SH 31 Truck Parking Area
The contractor is in time suspension and will work on punch list items. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project and expect lane closures and delays. The project includes concrete curb and gutter, earthwork, and drainage improvements.
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Rusk County
Rusk County construction projects updates:
US 84 - FM 225 West to County Line
This project consists of reconstructing and widening US 84, extended culverts, and new striping. Crews will be extending cross culverts. There will be daytime lane closures. Motorists should expect delays.
US 84 - FM 225 East to CR 3155
This project consists of reconstructing US 84, extended structures, hot mix asphalt surface, new signs, and striping. Crews will be extending cross culverts. Motorists should expect delays.
FM 3231 - Subgrade and Seal coat
This project consists of reconstructing FM 3231 completely. Work includes widening and re-laying subgrade, flex base material, and seal coat. Driveway culverts will be upgraded along with new signs and striping. The contractor is scheduled to process the base material in the main lanes. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car controlling traffic.
SH 315
This project consists of widening pavement edges and installing a four-foot space between the traffic lanes to separate opposing traffic for safety. Work will also include adding a passing lane in each direction of travel. The entire surface will be milled, and new hot mix will be placed for the final surface. Project also includes replacing some driveway pipes, metal beam guard fence, and striping. This week, the contractor will be laying hot mix asphalt. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Long delays expected.
FM 2658
This project consists of reconstructing FM 2658 completely, from CR 344 to FM 1251. Work includes guard fence, treating subgrade, flex base material, seal coat, and striping. Beginning in June, the bridge over Panther Creek will be replaced. The north end of the roadway will be shutdown to through traffic. Only local traffic will be allowed, and detours will be in place. The contractor is scheduled to continue clearing the right-of-way, milling the old asphalt, and mixing the subgrade. Lane closures are expected.
US 79 Overlay
This project consists of rehabilitation of US 79 from FM 839 to 1.3 miles east of SH 42. Work includes guard fence, seal coat, hot mix overlay, driveway culverts, and striping. The contractor will be replacing driveway pipe and clearing the right-of-way.
US 79 Rehabilitation
This project consists of rehabilitation of US 79 consisting of pavement repair, seal coat, asphalt PFC surface, driveway culverts, and pavement markings. The contractor is scheduled to complete asphalt base repairs.
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Smith County
This week, Tyler Maintenance will be performing pavement repairs on FM 15. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Also, a second crew will perform work at I-20 and Willow Branch Road.
Smith County construction projects updates:
Tyler State Park Bridge and Resurfacing Project
The contractor is scheduled to perform striping operations as well as seeding a sod placement. The project consists of the construction of a new bridge and parking areas.
US 69 Rehab Existing Road and Restricted Crossing U-Turn (R-Cut)
The contractor has no work scheduled this week. This project consists of rehabilitating existing roadway and installing a restricted crossing U-turn (R-Cut) at FM 2813 intersection.
US 69/SH 31 Safety Improvement
The contractor is scheduled to install concrete traffic barriers along SH 31. Lane closures are anticipated during construction. The project consists of safety improvements consisting of the installation of a median cable barrier.
SL 323 Overlay on Existing Roadway
No work is scheduled this week. This project consists of overlaying existing roadway with PFC asphalt.
I-20 Frontage Road at SH 155
The contractor has no work scheduled this week. No delays are expected. Project consists of resurfacing the roadway, pavement markings, signage, and illumination.
I-20 Mill and Inlay
The contractor has no work scheduled this week. Project consists of an overlay with TBPFC surface, ACP surface, planing, shoulder texturing and pavement markings.
Legacy Trails Extension
The contractor will perform work along SH 155. Expect lane closures. This project consists of a hike and bike trail development that includes construction of a 12-foot wide shared-use path.
FM 2493 Widen Non-Freeway
The contractor has no work scheduled this week. No lane closures are in place. The project consists of widening the existing roadway.
County Bridge Replacements
The contractor is scheduled to perform hot mix operations at the CR 336 bridge at Wiggins Creek and the CR 471 Prairie Creek bridge. The bridges will be closed for the duration of construction. This project consists of replacing the existing bridges and approaches.
SH 110 Preventative Maintenance
The contractor is scheduled to continue concrete repairs and begin hot mix operations. The project consists of preventative maintenance that includes surface overlay and pavement markings.
SH 110 Traffic Signals
The contractor has no work scheduled this week. This project consists of adding traffic signals to SH 110 and Loop 49 ramps and overlay operations.
I-20 Mill and Inlay at SH 135
The contractor is scheduled to lay the surface mix. Lane closures are expected. Project consists of an overlay with thin bonded permeable friction course (TBPFC) surface, asphalt concrete pavement, planing, shoulder texturing and pavement markings.
US 271 Rehab, Turn Lanes, and Pavement Overlay
The project consists of paving, structures, MBGF, and pavement markings from I-20 N to the Gregg County Line. The portion from I-20 to FM 16 also includes turn lanes and pavement rehabilitation. Major items of work have been completed. Motorists should drive with caution and expect delays.
FM 16 Widening and Realignment
The project consists of grading, asphalt base, asphalt surface overlay paving, storm drain, bridge, and culvert structures, signing, pavement markings, and signals. Crews will be preparing the right-of-way by removing trees and grading the embankment. Construction is ongoing for the bridge work, so motorists should expect trucks entering and exiting the roadway. Traffic shift detours are in place. Motorists are urged to drive with caution and expect delays.
SH 31 Widening of Existing Turn Lanes
No work is expected this week. Project closeout is forthcoming. The project includes widening of existing turn lanes, pavement markings, and signing.
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Van Zandt County
This week, Canton Maintenance is scheduled to perform work on FM 3080 from FM 316, going west three miles. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.
Van Zandt County construction projects updates:
SH 19 Super Two Widening & Overlay (North of US 80)
The project consists of super two work, including grading, base repair, treated subgrade, flex base, OCST, PFC surface, structures, signs, and pavement markings. Major items of work have been completed.
I-20 Frontage Roads West of FM 314 and East of FM 47
This project is for roadway restoration consisting of scarifying, treating existing material & subgrade, flex base, prime coat, TCST, ACP base, ACP surface, metal beam guard fence, structures, signs, and pavement markings. Work is in progress west of FM 314 and east of FM 47. The frontage roads will be closed until roadway work is completed. Motorists should seek alternate routes for the duration of the project.
CR 1102 Bridge Replacement
This project is for the construction of a bridge replacement consisting of replacing bridge and approaches, grading, ACP base and surface, and metal beam guard fence installation. Major items of work have been completed and the bridge is now open to traffic.
FM 17, FM 47, and FM 859 Bridge Replacement
This project is for the construction of a new bridge and approaches, grading, ACP base, and surface, and metal beam guard fence installation. The project will begin with the replacement of FM 859 & FM 47 bridges the last week of November. Motorists should expect work zone speed limit reductions and shoulder width reductions on the I-20 main lanes. Motorists should also expect work zone speed limit reductions and shoulder width reductions on the I-20 frontage roads. Also, motorists should expect work zone speed limit reductions and shoulder width reductions on FM 859 and FM 47. Main lane detours are expected to July 8-9 at I-20 and FM 859 as crews work on the bridge. Nightly single lane closures are expected to begin July 10. The FM 47 bridge detours are expected to begin in August 2024.
FM 1255 Rehabilitate Existing Roadway
This project is for the rehabilitation of the existing roadway consisting of roadway widening, grading, rework base material, cement treatment, flex base, TCST, resurfacing intersections & driveways, extending cross structures, signs, and pavement markings. The project will be completed under traffic. Subgrade rehabilitation will be completed in approximate one-mile segments. Construction is on-going for the pavement rehabilitation, cross structures, and right-of-way clearing. Lane closures and speed zone reductions are expected. Motorists should expect delays.
SH 64 at I-20 and SH 155 at I-20 Traffic Signal Install
This project is for the construction and installation of traffic control devices including pedestrian signals. On SH 64, crews are currently working on driveways, drainage structures, signals, and roadway widening. On SH 155, crews are expected to begin construction of driveways and drainage structures. Lane closures and speed zone reductions are expected. Motorists should expect delays.
SH 243 Traffic Signal Install
This project is for the construction and installation of traffic control devices including pedestrian signals. Crews are currently working on striping, sidewalks, and signals. Expect the signals to be activated soon. Lane closures and speed zone reductions are expected. Motorists should expect delays.
I-20 WB Exit Ramp at SH 19
This project consists of ramp improvements. Crews are working on installing barricades and erosion protection. Roadway work is expected to begin at the end of July. Lane closures and traffic shifts are expected. Motorists should expect delays.
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Wood County
This week, herbicide operations will continue throughout the county. Also, crews will perform edge work on FM 852 west, between SH 11 and the Hopkins County line. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Also, crews will perform ditch maintenance at various locations throughout the county.
Wood County construction projects updates:
US 69 Hot mix Overlay
This project consists of milling, level-up, HMA surface, structures, signs, and pavement markings. Construction is ongoing for cross structures and driveways. Lane closures are expected. Motorists should expect delays.
US 69 Grade-Separated Interchange
This project consists of grading, base, asphalt, drainage, structures, overpass, signing, and pavement markings. Construction of the cross structures and drainage is underway. Lane closures are expected, and motorists should expect delays.
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I-20 Total Maintenance Contract