08/29/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/29/2024 12:15
Anderson County
Palestine crews are scheduled to perform edging operations at various locations throughout the county. This will be a moving operation.
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 working on punch list items. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project and expect lane closures and delays. The speed limit has been reverted back to 70 mph throughout the project limits. 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.
Gus Engeling Texas Parks and Wildlife
The contractor is working on punch list items. Operations are off public roadways. The project includes surface treatment, pavement striping, and drainage improvements.
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Cherokee County
This week, Jacksonville crews will be widening FM 3198 from FM 85 to end of state maintenance. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Rusk crews will be performing base repairs on FM 768 between FM 22 and US 84. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.
Cherokee County construction projects updates:
SH 204
The contractor is scheduled to continue roadway excavation, embankment construction, and installation of SW3P measures. Traffic delays are expected due to lane closures. The project consists of adding a super-two highway section.
US 175 Widening Project
The contractor is working on detour widening in Cuney. Striping will be completed soon. Crews are also working on drill shafts and installing columns for the proposed bridge. Utility relocations will also continue. Drainage structures are being worked on. 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 will be performing ditch maintenance operations on FM 2275. The work will be westbound at Shell Camp Road. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Ditching operations will also continue on FM 2204 east of US 259 Bypass. Work will be done in the eastbound lane. 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 roadway is now open to two-way traffic, south of the traffic circle. The contractor is working on storm sewer and paving at the traffic circle.
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 place rumble strips on lanes.
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 retaining walls and construction of the new bridge structure. Expect delays.
US 259 Bypass in Kilgore
This project consists of milling and inlaying hot mix asphalt on all lanes and re-striping. The contractor is 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
This week, Athens Maintenance crews will be performing surface repair on FM 1615. Motorists should expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Crews will also apply herbicide and sweep at various locations throughout the county.
Henderson County construction projects updates:
SH 198 Bridge Project
The contractor is scheduled to work on bridge rubbing elements under the bridge as well as project cleanup. Final striping will be completed once final tie-in paving is complete. 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, base and surface, retaining walls, curb & gutter, metal beam guard fence (MBGF), and pavement markings.
BUS 31 Sidewalk Project
The project is awaiting final project acceptance. Motorists should be aware of workers along sidewalks. The sidewalk elements are complete. The project includes pavement structure repairs, sidewalks, pavement markings and signage.
FM 316 Rehabilitation
Weather permitting, the contractor is scheduled to continue working on concrete driveways and dressing up ditches. 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. Punch list items will be addressed as soon as work at the intersection is complete. 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
Final project inspection is forthcoming. 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.
SH 19 Turn Lane Addition
Project closeout is forthcoming. The project includes installation of two left turn lanes, one course surface treatment, and pavement marking.
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Rusk County
Henderson crews will mill and inlay on FM 2276 from the Gregg County line to FM 850. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.
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. No work is scheduled this week.
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. This week, the contractor is scheduled to lay hot mix and begin clearing timber in 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. This week, the contractor is scheduled to lay hot mix asphalt. Motorists should expect delays with flaggers controlling traffic.
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Smith County
This week, Tyler Maintenance will repair pavement on FM 15. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. A second crew will be performing bridge maintenance on various roadways throughout the county. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.
Smith County construction projects updates:
Tyler State Park Bridge and Resurfacing Project
The contractor is scheduled to complete striping operations. 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 remove portions of the concrete barrier along SH 31 and begin construction along US 69. 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 permeated friction course (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 is scheduled to continue work on sidewalks this week. Work is only being performed inside the park. No lane closures are anticipated along Frankston Rd. This project consists of a hike and bike trail development that includes construction of a 12-foot wide shared-use paths.
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 has completed work at the CR 336 bridge at Wiggins Creek. The bridge is now open. Utility relocation is on-going at the Mill Creek bridge on CR 452. When complete, the contractor will begin work at this location. This project consists of replacing the existing bridges and approaches.
SH 110 Preventative Maintenance
The contractor is scheduled to perform mill and inlay in the main lanes. Nightly lane closures will be in place. 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 continue hot mix operations and install the guard rail. 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.
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 on-going for bridge work. Motorists should expect trucks entering and exiting the roadway. Construction of traffic signals are scheduled to begin at the intersection of US 69 and FM 16. 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
Canton crews will be patching, spot mowing, and conducting ditch work at various locations throughout the county. 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. Major items of work have been completed. Motorists should still expect some delays.
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.
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. A main lane detour will occur on Saturday, Sept. 7 on I-20 at FM 859. This is scheduled to last from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8. FM 47 bridge detours are expected to begin in late September.
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 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, signals, roadway widening, 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. All major items of work have been completed.
I-20 WB Exit Ramp at SH 19
This project consists of ramp improvements. Roadway work is expected to begin the week of Sept. 3. Lane closures and traffic shifts are expected. Motorists should expect delays.
FM 1651 Rehabilitate Existing Roadway
This project is for the rehabilitation of the existing roadway consisting of roadway widening, grading, rework base material, cement treat, flex base, OCST, 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 cross structures, driveways, and right-of-way clearing. Lane closures and speed zone reductions 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 ditch maintenance at various locations throughout the county. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Crews will also perform overlay on FM 1647 and FM 115. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.
Wood County construction projects updates:
US 69 Hot mix Overlay
This project consists of milling, level-up, HMA surface, structures, signs, and pavement markings. Hot mix pavement operations are expected to begin in early September. Lane closures are expected. Motorists should expect delays.
US 69 Grade-Separated Interchange
This project consists of grading, base, asphalt, drainage, structures, overpass, signing, SW3P, and pavement markings. Construction of the cross structures, drainage, and embankment is underway. Lane closures are expected, and motorists should expect delays.
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I-20 Total Maintenance Contract