Roadwork for the week of March 27

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 March 27, 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 begin the week repairing edges on FM 645. Crews will then move to FM 321 to dig base repairs. Both setups will have traffic controlled by flaggers and a pilot car.

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 guard rail and roadway elements. The speed limit has been reduced to 60 mph throughout the project. 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.

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.

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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Cherokee County

Jacksonville maintenance will continue bridge repairs at various locations throughout the county. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Rusk maintenance crews will be performing base repairs on FM 752. Motorists should expect lane closures with traffic controlled by flaggers.

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 project is in suspension and pending punch list inspection. There will be no lane closures in place. 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 project is in suspension and pending punch list inspection. No work will be done in the upcoming week. The project widens 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 will not be doing any production related work until the start of seal coat season in May. Equipment has been demobilized. 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 complete roadside embankment operations, then apply topsoil and seeding. The roadway is closed to thru 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.

SH 294 Rehabilitation Project

Limits: From CR 2326, E to SH 21
Contractor: Madden Contracting Company LLC
Cost: $3.4 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2023

The contractor will begin setting up barricades this week and setup possible lane closures. The project consists of pavement resurfacing.

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Gregg County

Longview Maintenance, with assistance from Special Crews, will be conducting fog seal operations on FM 2011, from FM 2087 to SH 322. Traffic will be controlled by flaggers and a pilot car.

Gregg County construction projects updates:

US 259/SH 42 (Business) in Kilgore

Limits: Woodlawn Street south to the Rusk County line.
Contractor: Madden Construction
Cost: $1.5 million
Anticipated Completion Date: March 2023

The project consists of milling and in laying hot mix asphalt on all lanes and restriping. Motorists should expect alternating lane closures. Please slow down and watch for workers. Expect delays.

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

This project consists of installing new pedestrian signal poles, sidewalks, and handicap ramps at the intersection. Expect lane closures and workers present.

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: April 2023

This project consists of installing new traffic signal, sidewalks, and handicap ramps at the intersection. Expect lane closures and workers present.

SLP 281 and SH 300

Limits: For SLP 281 - Fairmont St. to SH 300 (Gilmer Rd.); SH 300 – Reel Rd. to Evergreen St.
Contractor: Cross Plus Construction
Cost: $2.5 million
Anticipated Completion Date: April 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

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 thru traffic. Only local traffic will be allowed. Thru 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.

LP 281/Estes Pkwy

Limits: North of Intersection of I-20
Contractor: Encino Landscape
Cost: $548,000
Anticipated Completion Date: January 2025

This project consists of installing new pedestrian sidewalks and handicap ramps near the intersection. There will be daytime lane closures. Expect delays.

US 259 Bypass in Kilgore

Limits: SH 31 to the Rusk County line
Contractor: Madden Construction
Cost: $4.8 million
Anticipated Completion Date: April 2023

This project consists of milling and inlaying hot mix asphalt on all lanes and restriping. There will be alternating lane closures. Slow down and watch for workers. Expect delays.

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Henderson County

Athens Maintenance is scheduled to repair surface failures on SH 31 E between Murchison and Chandler. Expect Lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Also, a second crew is scheduled to repair edges on FM 3079 between FM 314 and FM 315. 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 bridge is closed to traffic, and a detour is in place until traffic is opened across the new bridge. 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: $0.2 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2023

No work is scheduled. 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 continue removing and trimming trees. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project and expect lane closures with delays. The project includes pavement reconstruction, structures, pavement markings and signs.

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Rusk County

Henderson Maintenance will continue edge repair on FM 3135. Expect lane closures and flaggers controlling traffic. A second crew will be digging ditches at various locations.

Rusk County construction projects updates:

SH 64 and Mill Street Intersection/US 79 and Webster 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 ditch maintenance crew on FM 850 at various locations. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Once complete, the crew will move to FM 15 for mill operations and leveling. Traffic will be controlled by flaggers. A second crew will be on FM 14 performing bridge maintenance. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. There will also be an herbicide unit at 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.

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 begin laying PFC surface to the existing lanes. Expect delays and lane closures on this corridor when construction in in progress. The work is scheduled to be completed at night. The project consists of resurfacing the roadway, upgrading drainage structures, and repairing 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

The contractor is scheduled to resume construction this week. The project consists of bridge and pavement resurfacing.

Tyler State Park Rehabilitation Project

Limits: Park Maintenance roads, camp areas 5-8, additional parking in camp area 10, day use parking area curb and gutter repair
Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
Cost: $851,000
Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2023

The contractor is scheduled to install wheel stops and apply topsoil and seeding in various locations of camp areas 5-8. Park areas will be closed as operations are in progress. This project is the rehabilitation of parking areas at camp site and maintenance roadways.

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 project is suspended and awaiting punch list inspection and final clean up. 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 project is in suspension and pending change order operations at the Whittle Street Bridge site. The road is open to through traffic. The project consists of replacing the existing bridge with a new structure.

No work is scheduled on the CR 2110 bridge at Kickapoo Creek. The road is open 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. The project is in time suspension. 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

Crews will be preparing for the southbound left turn lane widening at FM 757 and paving operations for the southbound outside lane and shoulder. The southbound outside lane and shoulder are closed indefinitely while rehab work is ongoing and will be managed by signs channelizing devices. No additional lane closures are anticipated. The PFC surface operations are projected to begin end of March, first of April 2023. The project consists of paving, structures, MBGF, and pavement markings from IH 20 N to the Gregg County Line. The portion from IH 20 to FM 16 also includes turn lanes and pavement rehabilitation.

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

Weather permitting, the contractor is scheduled to prep for widening and cement treat the existing sub-base. 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

Canton Maintenance will have two crews on FM 751 performing base repair and overlay work. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.

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. The two-way, one-lane traffic at the bridge, managed by a 24-hour temporary traffic, is expected to be removed at the end of March 2023. Crews will be working behind guardrail at the other bridge near FM 1395 over Giladon Creek Branch. Crews will be placing hot mix level-up so lanes closures are expected, and motorist should expect delays. This safety improvements 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

The project contractor has restarted hot mix work. 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. Lane closures are possible due to work needing to be performed in the areas the roadway will transition into and out of the new Super Two and at bridge ends. 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.

US 80 – Wills Point

Limits: Intersection of US 80 and SH 64
Contractor: Encino Landscape
Cost: $548,000 for numerous locations
Anticipated Completion Date: March 2023

This project consists of installing new pedestrian sidewalks and handicap ramps near the intersection. Much of the work has been completed, but illumination still needs to be installed. Daytime lane closures could exist. Motorists should expect delays.

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Wood County

This week, crews are scheduled to blade overlay on FM 49 east of SL 564 to the Upshur County line. There will be two crews working on FM 49, one on the east side and the other at the west end. Traffic will be controlled by flaggers and a pilot car.

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 placing ACP driveways. The PFC surface operations are projected to begin at the end of March or the first of April 2023. Lane closures may be possible during the driveway installations and are expected during the PFC installation. 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. Daytime lane closures could exist. Motorists should expect delays.

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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.
Tree Removal: Gregg, Smith, and Van Zandt Counties.
Raised Pavement Markers: Night work will be done from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily in Gregg, Smith, and Van Zandt Counties.