Roadwork for the week of May 9

EAST TEXAS (Press Release) - TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the week of May 9, 2022. Work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues. Slow down and pay attention in work zones.

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Anderson County

Crews will be on FM 321 blading patches. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot vehicle controlling traffic.

Anderson County construction projects updates:

US 79 Super 2 Project

Limits: From 0.5 mile northeast of Loop 256 to the Anderson/Cherokee County line
Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
Cost: $14.4 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2022

The contractor is scheduled to continue work on roadway elements. The speed limit has been reduced to 60 mph throughout the project limits. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project and expect lane closures and delays. Project consists of widening for a Super 2, including sub-grade work, surface treatment, base and surface hot mix asphalt, widening structures, bridge rail, MBGF, signage and permanent striping.

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Cherokee County

Jacksonville Maintenance will be blade overlaying on FM 851 between FM 343 and FM 241. Expect daytime lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Rusk Maintenance will be performing base repair on FM 1247. Expect daytime lane closures with traffic controlled by flaggers. Special Jobs will be on FM 856 conducting bridge work. Expect daytime lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.

Cherokee County construction projects updates:

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 2022

The contractor is scheduled to continue corrective work and construction on the bridge at Little Turnpike Creek. Flaggers will be present during construction hours. Expect daily lane closures when work is being done. The bridge will be closed during construction. The project will widen the existing roadway, replace three bridges and incorporate safety upgrades.

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: Summer 2022

The contractor is scheduled to continue widening as well as bridge rail and MBGF replacement. 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 235 Safety Widening

Limits: From SH 110 going east to FM 2274
Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
Cost: $3.5 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2021

No work is scheduled this week. No lane closures will be in place. The project widens the existing roadway and incorporates safety upgrades.

SH 204 Super-2 Widening Project

Limits: From US 79 in Jacksonville southeast to SH 110
Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
Cost: $13.7 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2021

No work is scheduled this week. Lane closures will be in place during construction. The project adds passing lanes and incorporates 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: Fall 2022

The contractor is scheduled to continue road work construction on driveway upgrades and structure extensions. Lane closures are anticipated during construction. The project will consist of pavement resurfacing.

US 69 Signals in Jacksonville

Limits: US 69 at US 175 and US 60 at SH 135
Contractor: Texas Traffic Control Systems, Inc.
Cost: $802,000
Anticipated Completion Date: July 2022

The contractor will be working on sidewalks and signals on US 79 and US 69 between US 175 and Cherokee. Traffic control will consist of occasional lane closures and work outside of the roadway when the work is in progress (Monday-Thursdays, weather permitting). This is a safety project to update existing signals and add pedestrian signals, crosswalks, and curb ramps.

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Gregg County

Gregg County construction projects updates:

Spur 63/McCann Road Bridge Project

Limits: From McCann Road, north to Glencrest Lane
Contractor: Leland Bradlee Construction
Anticipated Completion Date: May 2022

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: March 2023

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: September 2022

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. Estimated completion is August of 2022.

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Henderson County

Athens maintenance is scheduled to repair surface failures on FM 85 between SH 274 and FM 2613. A second crew is scheduled to perform base repairs on SL 7 at SH 31W intersection. 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, 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, Inc.
Cost: $700,000
Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2022

The contractor is scheduled to work on traffic signal supports on BUS 175. Motorists should be prepared for lane closures and delays. The project includes traffic signals, curb ramps and pavement markings.

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Rusk County

Rusk County crews will be performing mill and inlay on SH 135 in Overton on Monday. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.

Rusk County construction projects updates:

FM 13, Business SH 64

Limits: FM 13 from Main St. to SL 571; BUS 64 from SH 64 to BUS 79
Contractor: Drewery Construction
Cost: $2.4 million
Anticipated Completion Date: May 2022

This project consists of milling asphalt surface and replacing asphalt surface and new pavement markings. There will be daytime lane closures with two-way, one-lane traffic with a pilot car. Expect delays.

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Smith County

Tyler Maintenance will have a bobcat crew on SH 64 in Chapel Hill. Expect one lane closure with flaggers controlling traffic. The crew will then move to Troup at the four-way stop for base repair. Traffic will be controlled by flaggers. Crews will then move to Spur 248 near the hospital for base repair. Expect lane closures with traffic controlled by flaggers.

Smith County construction projects updates:

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: October 2022

Crews will be performing paving rehab operations on the NB side. The NB outside lane will be permanently closed with signs and channelizing devices for the affected section. Traffic control will be managed by flaggers as needed. The project consists of paving, structures, MBGF, and pavement markings from I-20 north to the Gregg County line. The portion from I-20 to FM 16 also includes turn lanes and pavement rehabilitation.

FM 2493 Widening Project

Limits: From FM 2813 in Gresham south to FM 346 in Flint
Contractor: Highway 19 Construction, LLC
Cost: $14.5 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2021

No work is scheduled this week. The project will widen FM 2493 from two lanes to a four-lane divided roadway with a flush median.

US 69 Overpass at FM 346

Limits: At FM 346
Contractor: Longview Bridge & Road, Ltd.
Cost: $16.7 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2021

No work is scheduled this week. Temporary lane closures will be in place. The work zone speed limit is 60 mph on US 69. The project consists of building a new US 69 bridge over FM 346.

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 2022

The contractor is scheduled to continue placing mowstrip and metal beam guard fence and continue Anticipate lane closures while work is in progress. When in progress, hours will be from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday nights. Expect delays. The project will resurface the roadway, upgrade drainage structures, and repair bridge joints.

Sidewalks at various locations in Smith County

Limits: SH 64 in Tyler (Entrada Ln. to Parkdale Dr.); SH 110 in Troup (CR 2138 to FM 347);

SH 135 in Troup (FM 13 to Tiger Dr.)

Contractor: Highway 19 Construction, LLC
Cost: $3.5 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2021

The contractor is scheduled to stripe the intersection of Loop 323 and SH 64 in the coming weeks. Striping will be performed at night with nightly lane closures anticipated. The project is adding sidewalks along SH 64W in Tyler, SH 110W, and SH 135N 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: Fall 2021

No work is scheduled this week. The project consists of improving drainage, culvert work, and guardrail upgrades.

SH 64 Bridge Maintenance

Limits: Prairie Creek
Contractor: Highway 19 Construction, LLC
Cost: $332,000
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2021

The contractor is awaiting punch list. When work is in progress, hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lane closures will be in place when working on the metal beam guard fence and retrofit rail. The project consists of bridge maintenance and repair.

I-20 at Barber Road

Limits: Exit and entrance ramps to Barber Road
Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road
Cost: $1.49 million
Anticipated Completion Date: May 2022

This project consists of widening on ramps and exit ramps, culverts, drainage upgrades, new metal beam guard fence and bridge rails on the Barber Road overpass, and asphalt overlay. No work this week on this project.

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 2022

No work is scheduled for this project. The project will consist 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: Spring 2022

The contractor is scheduled to continue forming various landscape development. The project consists of landscape development.

Sign Replacement at Various Locations in Smith County

Limits: Various locations on SH 110, FM 14, FM 16, FM 1805, FM 1995, FM 2015 and FM 2710
Contractor: HX Farms, Inc.
Cost: $34,806
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2022

No work is scheduled this week. Lane closures are possible when work is in progress. The project will consist of replacing small roadside signs.

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: Fall 2022

No work is scheduled on Whittle Street at West Mud Creek Tributary. The project replaces the existing bridge with a new structure.

No work is scheduled on CR 2110 at Kickapoo Creek. The project replaces the existing bridge with a new structure.

The contractor is scheduled to continue construction on the CR 289 bridge at Prairie Creek. The road is closed to through traffic. The project replaces the existing bridge with a new structure. The contractor will complete one bridge at a time. Weather permitting, the bridge is scheduled to be completed at the end of May.

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: Summer 2022

The contractor is scheduled to continue work on driveways and drainage structures on FM 850 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.

IH 20 Mill and Inlay

Limits: Van Zandt County Line to SH 110
Contractor: Texas Materials Group, INC.
Cost: $6 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2022

The contractor is scheduled to begin shouldering up pavement edges. Nightly lane closures will be in place. Work will be done at night from 8 PM to 5 AM. Expect delays on this corridor when construction is in progress. Project consists of an overlay with TBPFC surface, ACP surface, planning, shoulder texturing and pavement markings.

SH 135 Bridge Replacements

Limits: Mud Creek Bridge & Mud Creek Relief Bridge
Contractor: Highway 19 Construction, LLC
Cost: $4.2 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2022

No work is scheduled this week. No work is scheduled next week. The contractor plans on placing message boards in the coming weeks to inform the traveling public of the bridge replacement approaching. Project will begin June 1st; bridges will be closed to through traffic during construction. Project consists of the replacement of the bridge at Mud Creek and Mud Creek Relief.

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Van Zandt County

Canton Maintenance will be overlaying isolated areas on FM 1861 between FM 316 and SH 19. Expect daytime lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. A second crew will be rehabbing the IH 20 service road at mile marker 519. Expect daytime lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.

Van Zandt County construction projects updates:

I-20 MBGF Improvements (Van Zandt, Smith, and Gregg counties)

Limits: SH 19 in Canton E to MLK Blvd. in Longview
Contractor: Sefbo Pipeline Bridge, Inc.
Cost: $3.5 million
Anticipated Completion Date: July 2022

Crews will be addressing punch list items in Van Zandt County (eastbound and westbound). Lane closures will be in effect nightly and will be managed by message boards, channelizing devices and law enforcement officers. Seeding will be performed daily using a mobile operation managed by LEO’s and TMA’s. This project is to construct safety improvements consisting of upgrading metal beam guard fence and mow strip.

SH 19 Super Two Widening & Overlay

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

Crews will be laying hot mix on the southbound super-two section and extending drainage structures on the northbound side. Traffic control will consist of a southbound lane closure and will be managed by flaggers and a pilot car. The project consists of Super 2 work including grading, base repair, treated subgrade, flex base, OCST, PFC surface, structures, signs and pavement markings.

CR 2918, etc. Bridge Replacements

Limits: CR 2918 @ Steve’s Crk & Steve’s Crk Relief; CR 2708 @ Caney Crk;

CR 2319 @ Alligator Crk

Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
Cost: $1.25 million
Anticipated Completion Date: June 2022

Crews will be grading and paving at CR 2708 and addressing punch list items on CR 2918. CR 2708 will be closed at the bridge for the remainder of construction. CR 2319 and CR 2918 are open to traffic and in the punch-list phase. Minimal impact to the traveling public is anticipated. The project consists of removing and replacing four bridges.

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Wood County

Maintenance crews are scheduled to perform blade overlay on FM 2966 between FM 515 and SH 154. 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: October 2022

Crews will be installing driveway culverts southbound. Traffic control will consist of daily shoulder closures managed with signs and truck-mounted attenuator. The project consists of base repair, level-up, spray paver, permeable friction course surface, structures, bridge rail, metal beam guard fence, and pavement markings.

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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: Thursday through all counties; Friday after 12 p.m. emergency work only.
Debris Removal/Pothole Repair Outside Lanes: Mon., - Wed. in all counties; Friday after 12 p.m. emergency work only.
Debris Removal/Pothole Repair Frontage Roads/Ramps: Friday in all counties
Guardrail/Sign Repair: Emergency repairs due to vehicle crashes in all counties
Crack Seal: Throughout all three counties this week
Bridge Repair Follow-up: All three counties
Mowing: Scheduled to begin May 23 in Gregg County.
Litter Removal: Scheduled to begin in Gregg County on IH 20 in April. All three counties beginning in July 2022. Pickup will continue in Gregg County in October 2022.