Roadwork for the weeks of July 17 and July 24

EAST TEXAS (Press Release) - TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the weeks of July 17 and 24, 2023. Please remember, 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.

Anderson County

Palestine Maintenance will be overlaying hot mix on FM 228. Expect lane closures with 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. With phase one of the project nearing completion, a traffic switch to the phase two configuration should be expected in the coming weeks. 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 continue work backfilling roadway elements and installing stone riprap the week of July 24. 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.

US 79 Super 2 Project

• Limits: From 0.5 miles northeast of Loop 256 to the Cherokee County line
• Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
• Cost: $14.4 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2023

The contractor is scheduled to work on driveway near County Road 372. It consists of widening for a Super 2, including sub-grade work, surface treatment, base, and surface hot-mix asphalt, widening structures, bridge rail, metal beam guard fence, signage, and permanent striping.

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Cherokee County

From July 17-18, crews will be performing blade overlay on FM 768 between Loop 456 and FM 22. Traffic will be controlled by flaggers and a pilot car. Rusk crews will be performing base repairs on FM 752. Expect daytime lane closures with traffic controlled by flaggers and a pilot car.

From July 19-21, crews will be seal coating at the following locations. Motorists should expect daytime lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic:

• FM 1910 between FM 347 and FM 2138
• FM 347 at Loop 456
• FM 343 between US 69 and FM 23
• FM 2972 from Loop 343 to US 69
• FM 768 from US 84 to the end of the curb and gutter

Cherokee County construction projects updates:

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 start two-inch mill and inlay and pavement repairs in Alto. Also, a subcontractor is scheduled to begin proposed driveway work. Lane closures are anticipated with flaggers and a pilot vehicle controlling traffic. The project consists of pavement resurfacing.

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 work consists of base repairs on the roadway. Lane closures will occur when work is in progress with traffic controlled by flaggers and a pilot vehicle. The project consists of pavement resurfacing.

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Gregg County

Longview Maintenance will begin edge repair on FM 2207. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car controlling traffic. Also, crews will perform pothole repair on various roadways throughout the county.

Gregg County construction projects updates:

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: July 2023

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

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.

FM 2206/Harrison Road

• Limits: Fisher Rd. to SH 42
• Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
• Cost: $14.15 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: August 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.

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 northbound lane and one southbound lane. One half of the bridge will be constructed at a time.  Expect delays. Traffic may want to seek alternate routes.

US 80 – SL 485 West

• Limits: SL 485 west to the Upshur County line
• Contractor: Madden Construction
• Cost: $3.8 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: November 2023

This project consists of milling and inlaying main lanes of travel, and striping. There will be daytime lane closures. Motorists should expect delays. Watch for workers when traveling through the work zone.

US 80 - Gladewater

• Limits: SH 300 east to Locker Plant Road in Gladewater
• Contractor: East Texas Bridge
• Cost: $12.6 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: November 2023

This project consists of milling and inlaying main lanes of travel, as well as striping. There will be daytime lane closures. Motorists should expect delays.

US 259 Bypass in Kilgore

• Limits: SH 31 to the Rusk County line
• Contractor: Madden Construction
• Cost: $4.5 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: July 2023

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

US 259 North

• Limits: FM 1844 to Upshur County line
• Contractor: Madden Construction
• Cost: $5.03 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: July 2023

This project consists of milling base repairs and overlaying 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

For the week of July 17, Athens Maintenance is scheduled to perform base failure repair on various roads, including FM 314 and FM 3079. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Additional crews will be performing pothole repair, edge repair, and herbicide application via mobile operations on various roads. Also, bridge channel maintenance will take place at various locations on SH 31 between Brownsboro and Chandler.

For the week of July 24, crews plan to perform blade overlay operations on FM 773 between FM 1803 and the Van Zandt County line. They will also continue base repair on various roadways. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Additional crews will be performing edge repair and herbicide application via mobile operations on various roadways. Also, bridge channel maintenance will continue.

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: Fall 2024

The contractor is scheduled to work on installing driveway culverts, demolition of the existing bridge, and placement of drilled shafts for the new bridge. 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 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

The contractor is scheduled continue final cleanup. Motorists should be prepared for lane closures and delays. Also, motorists should expect new lane configuration after final striping. 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 working on the eastbound sidewalk over the railroad bridge and other location 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 installing driveway culverts and backfilling at drainage structures the weeks of July 17 and July 24. 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.

SH 31 Widening of Existing Turn Lanes

• Limits: From 0.43 Mi W of FM 2661 to 0.37 Mi E of FM 2661
• Contractor: FNH Construction, LLC
• Cost: $1.2 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2023

The contractor is scheduled to begin widening operations the week of July 24. When work is in progress, motorists should use caution when traveling through the project and expect lane closures and delays. The project includes widening of existing turn lanes, pavement markings, and signing.

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Rusk County

Rusk County construction projects updates:

US 84 – FM 225 West to County Line

• Limits: FM 225 west to the county line
• Contractor: Madden Construction
• Cost: $2.4 Million
• Anticipated Completion Date: October 2023

This project consists of reconstructing and widening US 84, extended culverts, and new striping. There will be daytime lane closures. Motorists should expect delays.

US 84 – FM 225 East to CR 3155

• Limits: FM 225 east to CR 3155
• Contractor: Drewery Construction Company
• Cost: $12.8 Million
• Anticipated Completion Date: June 2024

This project consists of reconstructing US 84, extended structures, hot mix asphalt surface, and new signs striping. There will be daytime lane closures. Motorists should expect delays.

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Smith County

The week of July 17, Tyler Maintenance will begin mill and inlay operations on the I-20 entrance and exit ramps at Loop 49 on the westbound side. Expect ramps to be closed during operations. There will also be overlay applied on the CR 411 right-of-way. A second crew will be performing ditch maintenance at various locations throughout the county.

For the week of July 24, Tyler Maintenance is scheduled to begin mill and inlay operations on the I-20 entrance and exit ramps at Loop 49 on the eastbound side. Expect ramps to be closed during operations. A second crew will continue ditch maintenance at various locations throughout the county.

Smith County construction projects updates:

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 shoulders and turn lane at FM 2868. Expect delays and lane closures on this corridor when construction is in progress. Motorists should expect work during the day and night. 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

The contractor is scheduled to continue excavation for the retaining wall footing and establishing the retaining wall grade and elevations. 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 continue hot mix placement on Milestone 5 (Maintenance Area location). Park areas will be closed when operations are in progress. This project is the rehabilitation of parking areas at camp site and maintenance roadways.

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

The contractor is scheduled to lay the PFC surface. 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.

SH 135 Bridge Replacements

• Limits: Mud Creek Bridge and Mud Creek Relief Bridge
• Contractor: Highway 19 Construction, LLC
• Cost: $4.2 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2023

Though the contractor has completed all operations at the SH 135 Mud Creek & Mud Creek Relief bridge project site and the “Road is Open”, they will be replacing a damaged County Road sign to complete punch list repairs. This project consists of the replacement of the bridges at Mud Creek and Mud Creek Relief.

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, contractor is scheduled to place topsoil on the edge of the roadway and driveways. Expect delays on this corridor while construction is in progress. Lane closures are anticipated with the use of flaggers and a pilot car. The project consists of an intersection improvement and addition of turn lanes at CR 289 (Wolfe Lane).

US 69 Rehab Existing Road and Restricted Crossing U-Turn (R-Cut)

• Limits: Cumberland Road to .308 miles south of FM 2813
• Contractor: Drewery Construction Company, INC
• Cost: $7.8 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2023

The contractor has begun work on the cross culvert in front of New Life Church. They will be pouring concrete box culvert extensions at this location. No lane closures are anticipated. This project consists of rehabilitating existing roadway and installing a restricted crossing U-turn (R-Cut) at FM 2813 intersection.

SL 323 Overlay on Existing Roadway

• Limits: .3 mi N of SH31, Elm St in W Tyler, N to .25 mi E of US69
• Contractor: Drewery Construction Company, INC
• Cost: $4.5 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2023

The contractor is scheduled to place barricades and signage within the limits of the project. Expect lane closures and delay in travel. This project consists of overlaying existing roadway with PFC asphalt.

SH 110 in Whitehouse

• Limits: Whitehouse
• Contractor: Cross Plus Construction
• Cost: $2.5 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: July 2023

This project consists of installing sidewalks. There will be shoulder closures along with some lane closures as needed. Most work will be done at night. Slow down and watch for workers. Expect delays.

US 271 Rehab, Turn Lanes, and Pavement Overlay

· Limits: FM 16 SW to I-20

· Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC

· Cost: $12.4 million

· Anticipated Completion Date: October 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. The SB outside lane and shoulder are open. Additional lane closures are anticipated as crews work on adding additional turn lanes, hot mix the cross overs, and hot mix side street intersections. Motorists should drive with caution and expect delays.

FM 16 Widening and Realignment

· Limits: 4 mi west of FM 849 east to US 69 in Lindale

· Contractor: Highway 19 Construction LLC.

· Cost: $44.4 million

· Anticipated Completion Date: August 2025

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 ROW by removing trees and grading embankment. Crews will be working to install detours with hot mix at a few locations. Lane closures will be present in the area. Motorist should drive with caution and expect delays.

District Mill and Inlay Project

• Limits: US 287, etc.
• Contractor: Big Creek Construction, LTD
• Cost: $0.8 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2023

No work is scheduled the weeks of July 17-24. This project consists of mill and inlay on various roadways throughout the Tyler District.

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Van Zandt County

Canton Maintenance is scheduled to begin repairing base and overlaying on FM 3227. 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

This safety improvements project consists of improving drainage, culverts, and bridge rail. Crews will be installing driveways and working on cross culverts. Lane and shoulder closures are expected, and motorists should expect delays.

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: June 2023

The project consists of Super 2 type work, including grading, base repair, treated subgrade, flex base, OCST, PFC surface, structures, signs, and pavement markings. The contractor crew will be installing signs. The work will be off shoulder and intermittent lane closures are anticipated.

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

The project consists of Super 2 type work, including grading, base repair, treated subgrade, flex base, OCST, PFC surface, structures, signs, and pavement markings. There is a reduced speed limit of 55 mph through the project. 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, flex base, and hot mix inside the shoulder closure area. Lane closures are expected, and motorists should expect delays.

US 80 – Wills Point

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

This project consists of installing new pedestrian signal poles, sidewalks, crosswalks, roadway illumination, and handicap ramps at the intersection. Majority of work has been completed, but illumination still needs to be installed. Intermittent daytime lane closures expected. Motorists should expect delays and watch for pedestrians crossing the road.

CR 2112 Bridge Replacement

• Limits: Bridge at Caney Creek
• Contractor: THK Construction, LLC
• Cost: $521,961.28
• Anticipated Completion Date: July 2023

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. Construction is in progress and the road will be closed until project completion in July. Motorists should seek alternate routes for the duration of the project.

I-20 Frontage Roads West of FM 314 and East of FM 47

• Limits: FM 314 west one mile and FM 47 to CR 3416
• Contractor: H.V. Caver, Inc.
• Cost: $5.7 Million
• Anticipated Completion Date: December 2023

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 starting west of FM 314. The frontage roads will be closed, one at a time, until roadway work is completed. Motorists should seek alternate routes for the duration of the project.

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Wood County

This week, crews are scheduled to blade overlay on US 80 west of Hawkins to FM 778. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car 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: June 2023

The project consists of base repair, level-up, spray paver, PFC surface, structures, bridge rail, MBGF, and pavement markings. Crews will be placing hot mix driveways, concrete driveways, and repairing base failures in the roadway. Lane closures are expected during the base repairs and PFC overlay operations. Motorists should expect delays.

SH 37 – Quitman

• Limits: Intersection near Red Bud Lane
• Contractor: Encino Landscape
• Cost: $548,000
• Anticipated Completion Date: May 2023

This project consists of installing new pedestrian signal poles, sidewalks, and handicap ramps at the intersection. Intermittent daytime lane closures expected. Motorists should expect delays.

FM 14

• Limits: From FM 2869 to East of FM 1795
• Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
• Cost: $2.6 Million
• Anticipated Completion Date: July 2023

This project is for the construction of safety improvements consisting of PFC surface overlay, culvert work, safety end treatments, rumble strips, and pavement markings. Crews are currently working on driveways and backfilling pavement edges. There will be daytime lane closures. Motorists should expect delays.

FM 1804 Bridge Replacement

• Limits: Bridge at Black Creek
• Contractor: THK Construction, LLC
• Cost: $634,567
• Anticipated Completion Date: July 2023

This project is for the construction of a bridge class culvert consisting of removal of existing bridge and approaches, constructing bridge class culvert, roadway approaches, grading, ACP base and surface, and metal beam guard fence installation. Construction is currently in progress and the road will be closed until project completion in July. Motorists should seek alternate routes for the duration of the project.

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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: Thursdays in all three counties.
• Debris Removal/Pothole Repair Outside Lanes: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in all three counties.
• 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 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.
• Milling and Overlay Operations: Work is at CR 2142 (near SH 64) to FM 859 in Van Zandt County. Work on access roads only. Work expected to be complete by 7/23/23.