03/29/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/29/2024 08:38
Anderson County
Palestine Maintenance crews will be digging base repairs on FM 2022. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car controlling traffic.
Anderson County construction projects updates:
US 175 Widening Project
The contractor is scheduled to switch traffic patterns this week. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project limits and expect lane closures and delays. The contractor is also scheduled to continue working on the new westbound bridge and roadway elements, including pavement and ditch work. The speed limit is reduced throughout the project limits. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project and expect lane closures and delays. Project consists of expansion to a four-lane roadway with new bridges across the Neches River.
SH 155 Overlay Project
The contractor will continue main lane asphalt operations and striping. 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.
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Cherokee County
Cherokee County construction projects updates:
SH 294 Rehabilitation Project
The contractor has no work scheduled this week. Lane closures will occur when work is in progress. The project consists of pavement resurfacing.
US 69/FM 2493 Interchange and Realign FM 2493
The contractor has no work scheduled. No lane closures are expected. The project consists of a grade separated interchange realign of FM 2493, west of US 69.
SH 204
The contractor will continue work on the cross culvert construction. Traffic delays are expected. The project will consist of adding a super-two highway section.
SH 21 Overlay
The contractor will continue work on the punch list items and pavement repairs on the eastbound lane at the intersection of SH 294. Traffic delays are anticipated. This project consists of overlaying the existing road with new hot mix asphalt.
US 175 Widening Project
The contractor is scheduled to continue clearing and preparing the right-of-way, utility relocations, and drainage structure work. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project. 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 continue mill and inlay operations on SH 135 in multiple locations. Crews will begin at Wilkens Rd. to SH 31 north and southbound. Motorists should expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Crews will also perform mill and inlay operations on SH 135 and I-20. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car controlling traffic.
Gregg County construction projects updates:
US 259 - Concrete Medians Install
This project consists of safety improvements installing raised concrete medians. Expect delays and alternating inside lane closures. The contractor will be pouring curbs and stained concrete medians.
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. This week, contractor crews will be laying hot mix for the driveways. Motorists should expect daytime lane closures and delays.
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 the embankment in the roadway in a closed lane.
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 forming the deck and building retaining walls. Expect delays.
US 259 Bypass in Kilgore
This project consists of milling and inlaying hot mix asphalt on all lanes and re-striping. There will be alternating lane closures. The contractor is scheduled to perform striping this week.
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Henderson County
Athens Maintenance is scheduled to continue base repairs on RM 2329 and RM 2970. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control. Bridge channel maintenance will continue on SH 31 E between Athens and Brownsboro. Sweeping, herbicide application, and edge repair will also continue at various locations throughout the county.
Henderson County construction projects updates:
SH 198 Bridge Project
The contractor is scheduled to pour the bridge deck at night in the southbound direction and the bridge rail during the day. 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 scheduled to continue installation of the pedestrian rail. The sidewalk elements are complete. The project includes pavement structure repairs, sidewalks, pavement markings and signage.
FM 316 Rehabilitation
No work is scheduled this week. The project includes pavement reconstruction, structures, pavement markings and signs.
FM 315 Rehabilitation
Sealcoat operations are complete. Weather permitting, hot mix overlay operations will begin throughout the project limits. Additionally, crews will continue performing culvert upgrades and drainage work will continue between FM 3079 and FM 3506. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project and expect lane closures with delays. The speed limit has been reduced to 50 mph throughout the project. The project includes pavement reconstruction, structures, pavement markings and signs.
SH 31 Truck Parking Area
The contractor is scheduled to work on roadway elements including curb and gutter and hot mix operations which is scheduled to begin in April. 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
Henderson Maintenance crews will be performing base repairs on FM 850. Expect daytime lane closures at both locations with flaggers and a pilot car controlling traffic.
Rusk County construction projects updates:
FM 348 - Bridge Construction
This project consists of reconstructing two bridges. The first is on FM 348 and the second on FM 3310. Work includes removing the old structure, constructing new structures and approaches, and the approach guardrail. FM 348 is now open to the public. The contractor has a few items to complete, but work is substantially complete.
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. Contractor is scheduled to install the silt fence in the right-of-way.
FM 3310 - Shawnee Creek Bridge Replacement
This project consists of reconstructing the bridge at Shawnee Creek. Work includes removing the old structure, constructing the new structure and approaches, and the approach guardrail. FM 3310 will be closed to through traffic. Only local traffic will be allowed. Detour is by way of US 79 to US 259.
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, crews will be clearing right-of-way. There will be alternating lane closures with flaggers in place.
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. This week, the contractor is scheduled to continue clearing the right-of-way. Lane closures are expected.
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Smith County
Tyler Maintenance will have one crew repairing base failures on SH 110 N, just north of I-20. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. A second crew will be performing base repair on Spur 124 near SH 64. Expect lane closures. Once complete, this crew will perform level-up on US 69 N in Lindale, near I-20. Expect lane closures. Also, a herbicide truck and sweeping unit will be at various locations throughout the county.
Smith County construction projects updates:
Tyler State Park Bridge and Resurfacing Project
The contractor plans to place the topsoil along the retaining wall, west of the bridge. The contractor also plans to continue applying the primer and paint to the rail. The project consists of bridge and pavement resurfacing.
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 add concrete footing for a barrier along sections of the SH 31 eastbound lane. 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.a
I-20 Frontage Road at SH 155
The contractor has set barricades and construction is scheduled to begin soon. 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 grading the ground and prepping the right-of-way for the next phase of the project. The next phase of the project will begin between Old Noonday Rd. and Frankston Rd. No lane closures are expected for the duration of this project. 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 in the final stages at CR 411 at the Caney Creek Tributary. At the CR 336 (Wiggins Creek) and CR 471 bridge over Prairie Creek, the contractor is scheduled to begin prep work of the construction of the bridge shafts. This area will be completely closed to traffic through the duration of the project. The project consists of replacing the existing bridges and approaches.
CR 422 Bridge Replacement
The contractor is scheduled to construct the bridge rails and finish riprap placement around the bridge. The bridge will be completely closed throughout construction of the new bridge. The project consists of replacing the existing bridge facilities and approaches.
SH 110 Preventative Maintenance
The contractor has no work scheduled this week. No delays expected. The project consists of preventative maintenance that includes surface overlay 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. Motorists are urged to drive with caution and expect delays.
SH 31 Widening of Existing Turn Lanes
No work is expected this week. The project includes widening of existing turn lanes, pavement markings, and signing.
SH 110 Traffic Signals
The contractor plans to begin widening the ramp sections and hot mix operations. Motorists should expect traffic delays throughout construction. This project consists of adding traffic signals to SH 110 and Loop 49 ramps and overlay operations.
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Van Zandt County
Van Zandt County construction projects updates:
FM 859 Safety Structures Widening
This safety improvement project consists of improving drainage, culverts, and bridge rail. Crews will be establishing vegetation along the project limits. Major items of work have been completed.
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. Motorists should expect delays.
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. The road 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. The FM 859 bridge detour is expected to begin in Spring of 2024. The FM 47 bridge detour is expected to begin in Summer of 2024. Lane closures are expected, and motorists should expect delays. When work is in progress, the I-20 lane closures at FM 859 and FM 47 will be in the eastbound and westbound inside lanes from 9p to 5a.
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 cross structures and right-of-way clearing. Subgrade widening is expected to begin March 2024. Lane closures and speed zone reductions are expected. Motorists should expect delays.
SH 64 Traffic Signal Install
This project is for the construction and installation of traffic control devices including pedestrian signals. Crews are currently working on driveways, drainage structures, and signal poles. 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 driveways, drainage structures, and signal poles. Lane closures and speed zone reductions are expected. Motorists should expect delays.
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Wood County
This week, crews are scheduled to perform edge work on FM 1647 between FM 852 and SH 11. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car controlling traffic. Also, crews will perform edge work on FM 1643 between SH 37 and FM 515.
Wood County construction projects updates:
SH 37 Road Widening and PFC Overlay
This project consists of base repair, level-up, spray paver, PFC surface, structures, bridge rail, MBGF, and pavement markings. Major items of work have been completed. Lane closures are expected when work is in progress. Motorists should expect delays.
FM 14
This project is for the construction of safety improvements consisting of PFC surface overlay, culvert work, safety end treatments, rumble strips, and pavement markings. Major items of work have been completed. Motorists should expect delays.
US 69 Hot mix Overlay
This project consists of milling, level-up, HMA surface, structures, signs, and pavement markings. Construction has begun on the drainage structures. Motorists should expect delays.
US 69 Grade-Separated Interchange
This project consists of grading, base, asphalt, drainage, structures, overpass, signing, and pavement markings. Construction is scheduled to begin in late spring 2024.
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I-20 Total Maintenance Contract