Roadwork for the week of Sept. 26

Released by the Texas Department of Transportation:

TYLER, Texas (Press Release) - TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the week of Sept. 26, 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

Palestine crews will be continue widening operations on FM 860. Expect lane closures with flaggers 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: Fall 2022

The contractor is scheduled to continue work on final cleanup. 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.

SH 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

Work is scheduled to begin in October. 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 roadway elements. 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 OCST, 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: Winter 2022

No work is scheduled this week. 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 crews will be performing base repairs on FM 235 between SH 204 and FM 2274. Expect daytime lane closures. On Monday and Tuesday, Rusk crews will be performing blade overlay on FM 1247, then move to FM 1857. Expect daytime lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car controlling 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: Winter 2022

The contractor is scheduled to seal coat and lay hot mix. 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: Winter 2022

The contractor is scheduled to continue paving driveways. Lane closures are anticipated. The bridge is now open to traffic. 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: Spring 2023

The contractor will continue placing temporary shoring for a box culvert. No lane closures are anticipated. The project will consist 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 on the Mud Creek and Mud Creek Relief Bridges. The contractor will begin pouring the drill shafts for the Mud Creek bridge. 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.

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Gregg County

Longview maintenance will continue mill and inlay operations on FM 2207 from SH 135 N to SH 135 S. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car controlling traffic.

Gregg County construction projects updates:

SH 135 – Kilgore Traffic Circle

Limits: Traffic circle in Kilgore to Rusk County line
Contractor: East Texas Bridge
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: December 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: October 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: November 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.

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Henderson County

Athens Maintenance crews are scheduled to perform base repairs on FM 1214 between SH 198 and State Maintenance ends. This crew will also perform base repairs on FM 2636 between FM 3441 and State Maintenance ends. A second crew will be repairing edges on FM 1803 S between FM 317 and SH 31 E. 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, LTD
Cost: $700,000
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2022

No work is scheduled this week. Motorists should be prepared for lane closures and delays. The project includes traffic signals, curb ramps and pavement markings.

Texas Parks & Wildlife Resurface Project

Limits: From Parking Areas into Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Contractor: Cornerstone Paving and Construction, LLC
Cost: $0.1 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2023

The contractor is scheduled to work on final cleanup. The project consists of OCST and pavement markings.

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Rusk County

One crew will be performing edge repair on US 259. Expect a lane closure with TMA. A second crew will be digging base failures on FM 1716. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Crews will also be conducting bridge maintenance on SH 315 at Parker Creek.

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Smith County

Tyler Maintenance will be performing mill and inlay operations on LP 323 from Commerce to the Loop 323 extension intersection. The work will include work in the intersection at Loop 323 and the Loop extension. Expect lane closures along with detours while working the intersection. The detour will send northbound traffic from Loop 323 down the Loop 323 extension to US 271, then back to Loop 323. The Loop 323 extension will have traffic shutdown from going southbound from US 271. Work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday the 28th and last through Thursday the 29th. A second crew will be performing ditch work at various locations around 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: Fall 2022

The contractor is scheduled to complete punch list items. 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: Fall 2022

The contractor is scheduled to finish placing embankment for culvert upgrades. No lane closures are anticipated. 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: Spring 2023

The contractor is scheduled to continue placing seal coat and begin striping. 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.

SH 64 Bridge Maintenance

Limits: Prairie Creek
Contractor: Highway 19 Construction, LLC
Cost: $332,000
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2022

The contractor is scheduled to complete punch list items. Lane closures are anticipated. The project consists of bridge maintenance and repair.

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: Winter 2022

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: Fall 2022

No work is scheduled this week. 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: Fall 2022

The contractor is scheduled to continue construction 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: Fall 2022

The contractor is scheduled to continue the mill and inlay on the SH 110 entrance and exit ramps as well as under the bridges throughout the project. When in progress, work will be done at night, Sundays from 9 PM to 5 AM and Monday-Thursday 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, 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: October 2022

Crews will be building southbound left-turn lanes. Traffic control will consist of daily southbound inside lane closures managed by signs and channelizing devices. 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.

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: September 2022

Contractor will work on the bridge rail and guard fence. Expect lane closures on I-20 and on the Barber Rd. overpass. 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.

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: Fall 2022

The contractor is scheduled to continue final cleanup 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.

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Van Zandt County

Canton crews will have an overlay crew on FM 859. A second crew will be performing bridge repairs on US 80, east of SH 19. Expect daytime lane closures.

Van Zandt County construction projects updates:

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

Crews will be preparing for northbound widening pavement operations. Traffic control will consist of a daily northbound shoulder closure managed by channelizing devices. The project consists of Super 2 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: 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 installing driveway culverts. Traffic control will consist of a northbound shoulder closure managed by channelizing devices. 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: September 2022

Contractor will be addressing punch list items. All bridges are open to traffic and near final completion. 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 base repair work on SH 37 between Quitman and Winnsboro. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot vehicle controlling traffic. Also, crews will perform edge work on SH 182 at various locations. Expect 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: January 2023

Crews will be backfilling pavement edges. Traffic control will consist of daily shoulder closures managed by channelizing devices. 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: August 2023

Crews will be replacing MBGF on FM 2966 near Quitman. Traffic control will consist of daily lane closures managed with flaggers. The project is for bridge maintenance consisting of MBGF and bridge retrofit rail.

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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.
Contractor: Texana began frontage road base repairs in Van Zandt on Monday, July 18.
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
Bridge Repair Follow-up: All three counties
Litter Removal: Scheduled to begin I-20 removal in October 2022
I-20 Striping: Striping Technology will perform striping work on I-20 in Gregg, Smith and Van Zandt Counties.
Sweeping Operations: Ongoing in Gregg, Smith and Van Zandt Counties.