Roadwork for the week of Feb. 20
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Released by the Texas Department of Transportation:
EAST TEXAS (Press Release) - TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the week of Feb. 20, 2023. Work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues. Please slow down and pay attention in work zones.
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Anderson County
Palestine maintenance will be repairing edges on FM 645. They will then move to FM 3328 to perform base repairs. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.
Anderson County construction projects updates:
US 175 Widening Project
- Limits: From 0.4 miles SE of SH 155, SE to Cuney
- Contractor: Big Creek Construction, LTD
- Cost: $55.5 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2026
The contractor is scheduled to work on the new eastbound bridge and roadway elements. 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
- Limits: From 0.14 Mi S of FM 19 (End of Curb and Gutter) to S of FM 315
- Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
- Cost: $14.6 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2023
The contractor is scheduled to work on the guardrail. The speed limit is scheduled to be reduced to 60 mph throughout the project limits. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project and expect lane closures and delays. It consists of one course surface treatment (OCST), permeable friction course (PFC) surface, shoulder texturing, edge treatment and pavement markings.
Flashing Chevrons Safety Project
- Limits: FM 321, etc.
- Contractor: Marcom’s Mowing Service, LLC.
- Cost: $0.8 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2023
The contractor is scheduled to work on trimming trees and placing signs at various locations throughout Anderson and Henderson County. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project and expect lane closures and delays. Project consists of installing chevrons and advance warning signals.
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Cherokee County
Jacksonville maintenance will continue bridge maintenance at various locations throughout the county. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Rusk maintenance crews will be cleaning ditches on various roadways throughout the county. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlled by traffic.
Cherokee County construction projects updates:
US 84 Widening
- Limits: From 0.43 mi east of SH 110 in Rusk, northeast to the Rusk County line in Reklaw
- Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
- Cost: $7.9 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2023
The contractor will continue placing embankment, mailboxes, and signs. The contractor is also scheduled to install final striping and rumble strips. Lane closures will be in place. Expect delays on this corridor when construction is in progress. The project will widen and resurface the roadway, along with adding safety upgrades.
FM 22 Safety Widening and Bridge Replacement Project
- Limits: From CR 1512 west of Gallatin, east to SH 110
- Contractor: Stateline Construction, LLC
- Cost: $5.5 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2023
The contractor is scheduled to place mailboxes and signs throughout the project. Intermittent lane closures are anticipated. The project will widen the existing roadway, replace three bridges, and incorporate safety upgrades.
SH 21 Resurfacing Project
- Limits: Houston County Line east to US 69 in Alto
- Contractor: A.L. Helmcamp
- Cost: $6.0 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2023
The contractor is scheduled to continue widening and perform base repairs as weather allows. Lane closures are anticipated. The project consists of pavement resurfacing.
SH 135 Bridge Replacements
- Limits: Mud Creek Bridge & Mud Creek Relief Bridge
- Contractor: Highway 19 Construction, LLC
- Cost: $4.2 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2023
The contractor is scheduled to continue construction of the pavement structure on the Mud Creek and Mud Creek Relief Bridges. The road is closed to through traffic. Barricades and signage for the detour are in place. The project consists of the replacement of the bridge at Mud Creek and Mud Creek Relief.
District Mill and Inlay Project
- Limits: US 287, etc.
- Contractor: Big Creek Construction, LTD
- Cost: $0.8 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2023
The contractor is scheduled to work on roadway elements in various locations in Cherokee County. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project and expect lane closures and delays. This project consists of mill and inlay on various roadways throughout the Tyler District.
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Gregg County
Longview maintenance will be patching on various roadways throughout the county. Also, crews will be preparing for edging operations on FM 2207, from SH 135 N to SH 135 S.
Gregg County construction projects updates:
US 80 and FM 2208 (Alpine Road)
- Limits: Intersection of US 80 and FM 2208
- Contractor: Reynolds and Kay, LTD
- Cost: $784,000
- Anticipated Completion Date: April 2023
No work is scheduled this week. This project consists of installing new pedestrian signal poles, sidewalks, and handicap ramps at the intersection. There will be alternating lane closures depending on which side of the intersection they will be working on. Motorists are encouraged to slow down and watch for workers. Expect delays.
Spur 502 (Judson Road) at Eden
- Limits: Intersection of Judson Rd. and Eden Dr.
- Contractor: Reynolds and Kay, LTD
- Cost: $330,000
- Anticipated Completion Date: March 2023
No work is scheduled this week. This project consists of installing new pedestrian signal poles, sidewalks, and handicap ramps at the intersection. There will be alternating lane closures depending on which side of the intersection they will be working on. Motorists are encouraged to slow down and watch for workers. Expect delays.
SLP 281 – Sidewalk Installation
- Limits: Fairmont St. to SH 300 (Gilmer Rd.)
- Contractor: Cross Plus Construction
- Cost: $2.5 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: March 2023
This project consists of installing sidewalks on both sides of the road. There will be shoulder closures as well as some lane closures as needed. Slow down and watch for workers. Expect delays.
SH 135 – Kilgore Traffic Circle
- Limits: Traffic circle in Kilgore to Rusk County line
- Contractor: East Texas Bridge
- Cost: $8.37 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: March 2024
This project consists of completely rebuilding the traffic circle and full width of roadway to the Rusk County line. It will consist of removing existing concrete paving, reconstructing subgrade, constructing concrete paving, storm sewer installation, lighting, and striping. The traffic will be 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. Traffic will be switched to the newly constructed lanes later to allow completion of the other half of the highway. Expect delays.
Spur 63/McCann Road Bridge Project
- Limits: From McCann Road, north to Glencrest Lane
- Contractor: Leland Bradlee Construction
- Anticipated Completion Date: July 2023
This project is part of the City of Longview Guthrie Creek Trail project. It will consist of building a bridge over Guthrie Creek to allow bicyclist and pedestrians to travel under Spur 63. The traffic will be reduced to two lanes, one northbound lane and one south bound lane to allow the contractor to build half of the bridge. Traffic will be switched later to allow completion of the bridge construction. Expect delays.
FM 2206/Harrison Road
- Limits: Fisher Rd. to SH 42
- Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
- Cost: $14.15 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: May 2023
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 extending culverts and constructing detours. There will be daytime lane closures. Expect delays.
FM 2206/Harrison Road
- Limits: From Loop 281 to Fisher Rd.
- Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
- Cost: $15.16 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: October 2023
Weather permitting, on Monday, Feb. 20, the contractor will be switching traffic to the completed half of the road (north side). Message boards will be in place. 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 extending culverts and constructing detours. There will be daytime lane closures. Expect delays.
Pentecost Rd. Bridge Replacement
- Limits: US 259 Business to Stone Rd.
- Contractor: South Texas Illumination
- Cost: $638,000
- Anticipated Completion Date: March 2023
The project consists of replacing the bridge structure on Big Head Creek. Pentecost Road will be closed to through traffic. Only local traffic will be allowed. Through traffic needs to select an alternate route.
High St. Bridge over UP Railroad
- Limits: Nelson St. to Marion Dr.
- Contractor: Ragle Construction
- Cost: $9.3 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: January 2025
The project consists of replacing the High Street bridge structure over the UP railroad. High Street will be reduced to two lanes – one NB lane and one SB lane. One half of the bridge will be constructed at a time. Expect delays. Traffic may want to seek alternate routes.
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Henderson County
Athens maintenance is scheduled to perform mill and inlay on US 175E between SL 7 and the Henderson County line. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.
Henderson County construction projects updates:
SH 198 Bridge Project
- Limits: At the Clear Creek Bridge a mile north of FM 3054 to 0.1 mile north of CR 2830
- Contractor: Copasa Inc.
- Cost: $30.4 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2024
The contractor is scheduled to work on the new northbound bridge and roadway elements. 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, asphalt concrete pavement (ACP) base, ACP surface, retaining walls, curb & gutter, metal beam guard fence (MBGF), and pavement markings.
BUS 175 Safety Improvement Project
- Limits: From BUS 19 to Grass Median 1 Mi. west of SL 7
- Contractor: Reynolds & Kay, LTD
- Cost: $700,000
- Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2023
No work is scheduled this week. The project includes traffic signals, curb ramps and pavement markings.
SL 7 GCAA Landscape Improvement Project
- Limits: Various locations on SL 7
- Contractor: Tight Line Construction, LLC
- Cost: $200,000
- Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2023
No work is scheduled this week. The project includes traffic signals, curb ramps and pavement markings.
BUS 31 Sidewalk Project
- Limits: From Carroll St to Flat Creek Rd
- Contractor: Highway 19 Construction, LLC
- Cost: $2.3 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2023
The contractor is scheduled to continue work on sidewalks along BUS 31. Motorists should be prepared for lane closures and delays. The project includes pavement structure repairs, sidewalks, pavement markings and signage.
FM 316 Rehabilitation
- Limits: From FM 1861 to US 175
- Contractor: Baker & Company Construction, LLC
- Cost: $7.9 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2024
The contractor is scheduled to begin placing work zone signs. The project includes pavement reconstruction, structures, pavement markings and signs.
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Rusk County
Henderson Maintenance will be performing edge repair on FM 1716. A second crew will be performing ditch cleaning on various roadways throughout the county. Expect lane closures and flaggers controlling traffic on both locations.
Rusk County construction projects updates:
SH 64 and Mill Street
- Limits: Intersection
- Contractor: Reynolds and Kay, LTD
- Cost: $784,000
- Anticipated Completion Date: March 2023
This project consists of installing new pedestrian signal poles, sidewalks, and handicap ramps at the intersection. There will be daytime lane closures. Motorists should expect delays.
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Smith County
Tyler Maintenance will have a crew performing ditch work on LP 323 near FM 14. Expect one lane closure. A second crew will be on FM 850 completing fog seal operations. Both locations will be from SH 31 towards Overton. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. When complete, this crew will move to FM 15 to complete base failure work, about two miles south of SH 64. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Also, a sweeper unit will be in various locations throughout the county.
Smith County construction projects updates:
Sidewalks at Various Locations in Smith County
- Limits: SH 64 in Tyler (Entrada Lane to Parkdale Dr.); SH 110 in Troup (CR 2138 to FM 347); SH 135 in Troup (FM 13 to Tiger Drive)
- Contractor: Highway 19 Construction, LLC
- Cost: $3.5 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: Winter 2022
Project is in final cleanup. No work is scheduled this week. No lane closures are anticipated. The project consists of sidewalk construction along SH 64 west in Tyler, SH 110 west in Troup and SH 135 north in Troup.
FM 344, etc., Safety Improvements
- Limits: FM 344 – From FM 756 east to SH 110; FM 768 – from Loop 456, S to FM 22
- Contractor: A R Brothers Construction Services, Inc.
- Cost: $1.8 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2023
No work is scheduled this week. Project is awaiting final punch list. The project consists of improving drainage, culvert work, and guardrail upgrades.
SH 155 Resurfacing Project
- Limits: From Loop 323 in Tyler, southwest to the Anderson County line
- Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
- Cost: $17 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2023
The contractor is scheduled to sweep lanes out. Lane closures are anticipated. Work will be done during the day. Expect delays on this corridor when construction is in progress. The project will resurface the roadway, upgrade drainage structures, and repair bridge joints.
Tyler State Park Bridge and Resurfacing Project
- Limits: Park Maintenance Road in Tyler State Park SW to Cedar Point Camping Area Exit
- Contractor: Encino Landscape
- Cost: $2.4 Million
- Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2023
No work is scheduled this week. The project consists of bridge and pavement resurfacing.
SH 110 & FM 346 Landscape Project
- Limits: Various locations on SH 110 & FM 346
- Contractor: Tight Line Construction, LLC
- Cost: $157,495
- Anticipated Completion Date: Winter 2022
The contractor will continue maintenance of various landscape beds. The project consists of landscape development.
Whittle Street, CR 2110, and CR 289 Bridge Replacement Project
- Limits: Whittle Street, CR 2110, CR 289
- Contractor: THK Construction, LLC
- Cost: $1.25 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2023
No work is scheduled this week on Whittle Street at West Mud Creek Tributary. The road is closed to through traffic. The project replaces the existing bridge with a new structure.
No work is scheduled on the CR 2110 bridge at Kickapoo Creek. The road is closed to through traffic. The project replaces the existing bridge with a new structure.
No work is scheduled this week on the CR 289 bridge at Prairie Creek. The road is open to traffic. The project replaces the existing bridge with a new structure. The contractor will complete one bridge at a time.
I-20 Mill and Inlay
- Limits: Van Zandt County Line to SH 110
- Contractor: Texas Materials Group, INC.
- Cost: $6 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2023
No work is scheduled this week. Work will resume as weather allows. Expect delays on this corridor when construction is in progress. Project consists of an overlay with TBPFC surface, ACP surface, planing, shoulder texturing and pavement markings.
US 271 Rehab, Turn Lanes, and Pavement Overlay
- Limits: From FM 16 going southwest to I-20
- Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
- Cost: $12.4 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: May 2023
Weather permitting, crews will be extending drainage structures. Paving operations are on hold while a luminaire electrical junction box is being relocated. The southbound outside lane will be closed indefinitely while rehab work is ongoing and will be managed by sign channelizing devices. No northbound lane closures are anticipated. The PFC surface operations have been winterized until Spring 2023 when the weather is conducive for PFC. The project consists of paving, structures, MBGF, and pavement markings from I-20 N to the Gregg County Line. The portion from IH 20 to FM 16 also includes turn lanes and pavement rehabilitation.
Safety Improvement Project (Van Zandt, Anderson, Smith, and Henderson County)
- Limits: FM 47, etc.
- Contractor: Highway 19 Construction, LLC.
- Cost: $4.5 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: Winter 2023
The contractor is scheduled to continue final cleanup on FM 346 in Smith County. Motorists should be prepared for lane closures and delays. The project includes grading, structure work, guard rail replacement and bridge rail upgrades.
SH 64 Intersection Improvement and Turn Lanes
- Limits: At CR 289 (Wolfe Lane)
- Contractor: Lonestar Equipment Co. Inc.
- Cost: $2.2 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2023
The contractor is scheduled to continue work on drainage structures and performing ROW clearing. Expect delays on this corridor while construction is in progress. Lane closures are anticipated. Project consists of an intersection improvement and addition of turn lanes at CR 289 (Wolfe Lane).
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Van Zandt County
This week, Canton maintenance will continue to repair potholes on FM 1651, SH 243, and FM 3227. A second crew will be conducting bridge maintenance on I-20 between FM 17 and the Smith County line.
Van Zandt County construction projects updates:
FM 859 Safety Structures Widening
- Limits: US 80 (Edgewood) N 7 miles to SH 19
- Contractor: Baker & Company Construction, LLC.
- Cost: $3.6 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: September 2023
Crews will be extending the structure at Giladon Creek and performing right of way preparation. Two-way one lane traffic at the bridge will be managed by a 24-hour, temporary traffic signal with a contractor rep on site through April 2023. Crews are also trimming and removing trees and installing driveway pipe throughout the project. This safety improvement project consists of improving drainage, culverts, and bridge rail.
SH 19 Super Two Widening & Overlay (South of Canton)
- Limits: SH 243 (Canton) S 13 miles to Henderson County line
- Contractor: Big Creek Construction, LTD.
- Cost: $12.1 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: December 2023
This project is winterized until Spring 2023 when the weather is conducive for PFC surface operations. No lane closures are anticipated. The project consists of super two work including grading, base repair, treated subgrade, flex base, OCST, PFC surface, structures, signs, and pavement markings.
SH 19 Super Two Widening & Overlay (North of US 80)
- Limits: US 80 N 6 miles to Rains County Line
- Contractor: A.L. Helmcamp, Inc.
- Cost: $8.8 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: December 2023
Crews will perform pavement widening operations for the northbound super two passing lane. The northbound shoulder will be closed for the duration of widening operations and will be managed by signs and channelizing devices. Crews are working to install embankment inside the shoulder closure area. There is a reduced speed limit of 55 mph throughout the project. The project consists of super two work including grading, base repair, treated subgrade, flex base, OCST, PFC surface, structures, signs, and pavement markings.
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Wood County
This week, crews are scheduled to continue edge work on FM 49, from FM 14 and heading east to the Upshur County line. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot vehicle controlling traffic. Also, crews will be blade overlaying on SH 11 east of FM 515 in Winnsboro. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot vehicle controlling traffic.
Wood County construction projects updates:
SH 37 Road Widening and PFC Overlay
- Limits: Quitman City Limit S 5.34 mi to 1.45 mi N of SL 564 in Mineola
- Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
- Cost: $4.58 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: May 2023
Crews will be performing bridge rail replacement at the Lake Fork Creek bridge and placing ACP driveways. Crews will be removing the CTB and will finish installing the new metal beam guardrail and SGTs. The PFC surface operations have been winterized until Spring 2023, when weather is conducive for PFC. The project consists of base repair, level-up, spray paver, permeable friction course surface, structures, bridge rail, metal beam guard fence, and pavement markings.
FM 2088, etc. MBGF Improvements in Wood County
· Limits: 10 locations (FM 2088, FM 17, FM 514 FM 515, FM 2966)
· Contractor: 3LW Civil, LLC
· Cost: $2.1 million
· Anticipated Completion Date: February 2023
The contractor will be addressing punch list items. Periodic, short-term lane closures may be in place at various locations. Flaggers and a pilot car will control traffic. The project is for bridge maintenance consisting of MBGF and bridge retrofit rail.
SH 37 – Quitman
- Limits: Intersection near Red Bud Lane
- Contractor: Encino Landscape
- Cost: $548,000
- Anticipated Completion Date: March 2023
This project consists of installing new pedestrian signal poles, sidewalks, and handicap ramps at the intersection. There will be daytime lane closures. Motorists should expect delays.
SH 11 – Mill and Inlay in Wood County
- Limits: Franklin County line to railroad tracks east of Winnsboro
- Contractor: Texas Materials Group, INC.
- Anticipated Completion Date: February 2023
The contractor will be milling and placing hot mix in the roadway’s travel lanes and turn lanes at SH 37. There will be two-way, one-lane traffic closures to perform this work. Lane closures will be managed by flaggers and a pilot car as needed. The project will consist of milling and inlaying the existing roadway.
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I-20 Total Maintenance Contract
- Limits: Gregg, Smith, and Van Zandt counties
- Contractor: Firemen Excavation, maintenance activities, follow up action worksheet summary for bridge work repair in Gregg, Smith, and Van Zandt Counties.
- Contractor: Andrews Diversified Industries, litter removal.
- Debris Removal/Pothole Repair Inside Lanes: No work scheduled due to the holiday.
- Debris Removal/Pothole Repair Outside Lanes: No work scheduled due to the holiday.
- Debris Removal/Pothole Repair Frontage Roads/Ramps: Friday in all counties
- Guardrail/Sign Repair: Emergency repairs due to vehicle crashes in all counties
- Litter Removal: Work is scheduled for April 2023 in Gregg County and July 2023 for Gregg, Smith, and Van Zandt Counties.
- Delineation/Reflectors: Work will continue in Gregg, Smith, and Van Zandt Counties.
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