Roadwork for the week of Feb. 24

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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. 24, 2025. Please remember, 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

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 continue work on the new bridge rail for the westbound bridge. Also, they are scheduled to set panels on the new eastbound bridge and finalize ditches and slopes. The contractor is also planning to work on roadway elements involving new pavement and road surface work in the westbound lanes. The project consists of expansion to a four-lane roadway with new bridges across the Neches River.

US 79 Truck Parking Area

Limits: From 2.2 Mi E of FM 645 in Palestine
Contractor: FNH Construction, LLC
Cost: $664,000
Anticipated Completion Date: Major items of work have been completed.

The contractor is awaiting final acceptance. The project includes concrete curb and gutter, earthwork, and drainage improvements.

Gus Engeling Texas Parks and Wildlife

Limits: Roads and parking lot within Gus Engeling Wildlife Management area
Contractor: Reynolds & Kay, LTD
Cost: $171,000
Anticipated Completion Date: Major items of work have been completed.

The contractor is awaiting final acceptance. The project includes surface treatment, pavement striping, and drainage improvements.

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Cherokee County

Jacksonville crews will be repairing pavement inside the Rusk State Hospital. Rusk crews will be performing bridge maintenance at various locations throughout the county. Motorists should expect daytime lane closures with traffic controlled by flaggers.

Cherokee County construction projects updates:

SH 204

Limits: From SH 110 to the Rusk County line
Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
Cost: $22.5 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2025

The contractor is scheduled to work on the culvert extensions and stormwater plan. Motorists should drive with caution. Also, the contractor will place concrete slopes for the stormwater plan on the west end. On the east end, the contractor will resume embankment work. The project consists of adding a super-two highway section.

FM 2339 – SH 110

Limits: 2.7 miles north of Rusk
Contractor: Red Barron
Cost: $1.6 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2025

This project is a change order to a bridge preventative maintenance project that consists of installing a temporary soil nail wall and a permanent retaining wall to address slope failure on SH 110. Work is currently suspended on this project, pending a redesign. No lane closures are anticipated. Motorists should drive with caution.

US 69 and FM 2493 Grade Separated Interchange Realignment – SH 110

Limits: US 69 – From 0.5 mi N of FM 2493 W to 0.5 mi south of FM 2493 E

FM 2493 – From 0.3 mi south of FM 344 to US 69 near Bullard

Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
Cost: $38.5 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2027

Construction of drainage structures and driveways is ongoing on FM 2493, east of US 69. No lane closures are expected. Motorists should drive with caution. This project consists of grade separated interchange and realignment of FM 2493, west of US 69.

US 175 Widening Project

Limits: From 0.5 miles E of the Anderson County line (CR 3509) to FM 347 in Jacksonville
Contractor: A.L. Helmcamp, INC.
Cost: $168 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2028

The contractor is scheduled to work on the westbound roadway elements behind the traffic barrier. The east end of CR 3407 (Dip Rd) intersection is closed. Motorists are encouraged to use the west end of CR 3407 for access to US 175. Crews will continue clearing utility items and building storm drain systems. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project. Large dirt-moving equipment will be entering and exiting US 175. The speed limit is reduced to 55 mph throughout the project limits. The project consists of expansion to a four-lane roadway with new bridges, grading, asphalt, drainage structures, pavement markings, and signage.

US 69 Safety Improvement

Limits: US 69 limits from FM 241 to 1.11 miles north of FM 851
Contractor: Highway 19 Construction, LLC
Cost: $3.85 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2025

The contractor has no work scheduled this week. The project consists of safety improvements consisting of the installation of a median cable barrier.

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Gregg County

Longview Maintenance will be patching potholes on various roadways across the county. This will be a mobile operation with little impact to traffic. Crews will also be repairing pavement on SS 502, south of Pegues Dr. Expect a right lane closure with flaggers 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
Cost: $8.37 million
Anticipated Completion Date: March 2025

This project involves rebuilding the traffic circle and the entire width of the roadway up to the Rusk County line. Crews will demolish the west side of the road, which includes removing the old concrete, rebuilding the foundation, installing new concrete pavement, adding storm sewers, and completing lighting and striping. The traffic circle is now open to traffic. Commerce Street is now open to traffic. The Houston St. intersection has been closed to through traffic to allow crews to work. The contractor is also working on the storm sewer and laying asphalt at the circle location.

FM 2206/Harrison Road Phase 1

Limits: From Loop 281 to Fisher Rd.
Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
Cost: $15.16 million
Anticipated Completion Date: February 2025

This project will widen a two-lane road to four lanes with a center turn lane. The work includes adding drainage structures, a flexible base, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, asphalt paving, and pavement markings. Crews will be installing permanent striping and completing punch list items.

FM 2206/Harrison Road Phase 2

Limits: Fisher Rd. to SH 42
Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
Cost: $14.15 million
Anticipated Completion Date: February 2025

High Street Bridge over UP Railroad

Limits: Nelson St. to Marion Dr.
Contractor: Ragle Construction
Cost: $9.3 million
Anticipated Completion Date: April 2025

This project will replace the High Street bridge over the UP railroad. High Street is reduced to two lanes – one northbound and one southbound. Crews will build one half of the bridge at a time and are working on retaining walls and the new bridge structure. Drivers should expect delays.

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Henderson County

This week, crews are scheduled to perform base repair and overlay on FM 314, south of Brownsboro. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Also, street sweeping will take place on BU 31 in Athens. Crews will also perform edge and pothole repair at various locations.

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: Major items of work have been completed.

The contractor is awaiting final acceptance. The project includes replacing bridges and approaches, grading, structures, base and surface work, retaining walls, curbs and gutters, fencing, and striping.

FM 316 Rehabilitation

Limits: From FM 1861 to US 175
Contractor: Baker & Company Construction, LLC
Cost: $7.9 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Major items of work have been completed.

The project is in time suspension and awaiting final acceptance. The project includes pavement reconstruction, structures, pavement markings and signs.

FM 315 Rehabilitation

Limits: From FM 3079 to FM 317
Contractor: Big Creek Construction, LTD
Cost: $1.9 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Major items of work have been completed.

The contractor is awaiting final acceptance. No work is scheduled this week. The project includes pavement reconstruction, structures, pavement markings and signs.

BUS 19 Sidewalks

Limits: From Ben Belt Fr. To S Loop 7 ramps
Contractor: 3LW Civil, LCC
Cost: $2.6 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2025

The contractor is placing concrete for the sidewalks and driveways. Motorists should expect lane closures while work is in progress. This project includes sidewalk and pedestrian lane improvements.

SH 19 Super 2 Project

Limits: From 0.3 Mi. S of FM 1861 (Van Zandt C/L) S to 0.1 Mi. N of SL 7 in Athens (Watson)
Contractor: Big Creek Construction LTD
Cost: $20.8 million

The contractor is scheduled to work on driveway pipes and clearing the right of way. The speed limit is reduced to 60 mph throughout the project limits. This project includes sidewalk and pedestrian lane improvements.

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Rusk County

Henderson maintenance will be applying fog seal on FM 1251. Crews are also scheduled to repair pavement at the intersection of SH 43 and SH 149 in Tatum. Motorists should expect lane closures and flaggers and pilot cars controlling traffic.

Rusk County construction projects updates:

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: November 2025

This project consists of reconstructing US 84, extended structures, hot mix asphalt surface, new signs, and striping. Crews will be placing embankment at the cross culverts. Motorists should expect delays.

FM 3231 – Subgrade and Seal coat

Limits: FM 1251 to SH 43
Contractor: Lone Star Equipment
Cost: $15.9 Million
Anticipated Completion Date: February 2025

This project consists of reconstructing FM 3231 completely. Work includes widening and re-laying subgrade, flex base material, and seal coat. Driveway culverts will be upgraded along with new signs and striping. The contractor is scheduled to install the metal beam guard fence. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car controlling traffic.

SH 43

Limits: FM 1251 north FM 2658
Contractor: Madden Construction
Cost: $21.2 million
Anticipated Completion Date: August 2025

This project consists of milling approximately six inches off the surface and placing new hot mix. It also includes clearing the right of way, replacing driveway pipes, and striping. This week, the contractor will begin clearing the right of way.

SH 315

Limits: US 259 to the Panola County line
Contractor: Madden Construction
Cost: $13.5 Million
Anticipated Completion Date: March 2025

This project consists of widening pavement edges and installing a four-foot space between the traffic lanes to separate opposing traffic for safety. Work will also include adding a passing lane in each direction of travel. The entire surface will be milled, and new hot mix will be placed for the final surface. Project also includes replacing some driveway pipes, metal beam guard fence, and striping. Contractor will be removing the existing asphalt and laying new asphalt.

FM 2658

Limits: FM 1251 to SH 43
Contractor: Highway 19 Construction
Cost: $9.6 Million
Anticipated Completion Date: July 2025

This project consists of reconstructing FM 2658 completely, from CR 344 to FM 1251. Work includes a new guard fence, treating subgrade, base material, seal coat, and striping. This week, the contractor is scheduled to rework the existing base in the remaining areas.

US 79 N

Limits: CR 344 to CR 333
Contractor: Garrett Shields Construction
Cost: $718,000
Anticipated Completion Date: February 2025

This project consists of repairing slope failure in the TxDOT right of way. The site will be excavated, and a new embankment will be placed. The contractor will be placing embankment on the slope if weather allows.

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Smith County

Smith County crews will be overlaying the existing asphalt on FM 3311. Expect flaggers controlling traffic. A second crew will be working inside Tyler State Park repairing base failures and edges.

Smith County construction projects updates:

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: Major items of work have been completed.

The contractor is pending repairs of final punch list items. This project consists of the construction of a new bridge and parking areas.

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

Limits: Cumberland Road to .45 miles north of FM 346
Contractor: Drewery Construction Company, INC
Cost: $5.8 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2025

The contractor is scheduled to begin curb work near the Academy driveway. Crews will also begin culvert work. Lane closures are expected. The contractor is also scheduled to install pipe and backfill on FM 2813. Also, crews will begin widening at the R-Cut and the U-turn lanes between Toll 49 and FM 2813. Nightly lane closures are possible. This project consists of rehabilitating existing roadway and installing a restricted crossing U-turn (R-Cut) at FM 2813 intersection.

SH 31 Safety Improvement

Limits: SH 31 (Smith Co) limits from the Neches River bridge to 0.051 miles west of Toll 49
Contractor: Highway 19 Construction, LLC
Cost: $3.85 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2025

The project consists of safety improvements consisting of the installation of a median cable barrier. No work is scheduled this week. Motorists should use caution when driving through the work zone when work is in progress.

I-20 Frontage Road at SH 155

Limits: Westbound off ramp at SH 155 from intersection to 600 ft toward I-20
Contractor: FNH Construction, LLC.
Cost: $600,000
Anticipated Completion Date: Major items of work have been completed.

The contractor has no work scheduled. No lane closures expected. Project consists of resurfacing the roadway, pavement markings, signage, and illumination.

Legacy Trails Extension

Limits: Stewart Park to Peete Elementary
Contractor: THK Construction LLC.
Cost: $3.5 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Major items of work have been completed.

This project consists of a hike and bike trail development that includes construction of a 12-foot wide shared-use paths. The contractor will continue work on punch list items. No lane closures are expected this week.

FM 2493 Widen Non-Freeway

Limits: FM 346 in Flint, south to 0.3 miles south of FM 344
Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road LTD
Cost: $52 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2027

This project consists of widening the existing non-freeway roadway. Utility relocations are in progress.

County Bridge Replacements

Limits: CR 35 bridge at Hitts Creek Trib., CR 336 at Wiggins Creek, CR 411 at Prairie Creek Trib., CR 471 at Prairie Creek, CR 452 at Mill Creek, CR 411 at Caney Creek.
Contractor: Baker & Company Construction, LLC
Cost: $6.2 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Winter 2025

This project consists of replacing existing bridge facilities and approaches. Construction is on-going at CR 452 over Mill Creek. The bridge will be closed for the duration of construction.

SH 110 Preventative Maintenance

Limits: SH 64 to Aberdeen Dr.
Contractor: FNH Construction, LLC.
Cost: $3.2 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Major items of work have been completed.

The project consists of preventative maintenance including planning, overlay, and pavement markings.

SH 110 Traffic Signals

Limits: Loop 49 Exit
Contractor: L.S. Equipment Co. Inc.
Cost: $778,082
Anticipated Completion Date: Major items of work have been completed.

This project consists of adding traffic signals to SH 110 and Loop 49 ramps and overlay operations.

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. A traffic shift is currently in place through town. Traffic will be in two lanes during this phase of construction. Crews will be hauling in embankment materials west of the high school. Crews will also work on tying in the proposed roadway into the newly constructed bridge. Crews will be removing the existing roadway and installing culverts in town. Motorists are urged to drive with caution and expect delays.

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 2025

The contractor is scheduled to perform permanent striping and punch list repairs. Project consists of an overlay with new surface, planing, shoulder texturing, and pavement markings.

I-20 Bridge Maintenance

Limits: I-20 bridges over CR 35 (Lavender Rd); FM 14; SH 155; FM 3311; CR 353; US 271; CR 3101 (Barber Rd); CR 3116 (Philpot Rd)
Contractor: Olympus Painting Contractors, Inc.
Cost: $3 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2025

The contractor is scheduled to set signs and barricades this week, beginning at Lavender Road. Motorists should expect lane closures. The project consists of cleaning and painting the existing steel bridge structures.

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Van Zandt County Canton crews are scheduled to continue edge work on FM 16 between I-20 and the Van city limits. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. When complete, this crew will then continue seal coat prep on FM 47 between US 80 and I-20. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.

Van Zandt County construction projects updates:

FM 17, FM 47, and FM 859 Bridge Replacement

Limits: Bridge at FM 17, FM 47, and FM 859 over I-20
Contractor: Indus Bridge and Road
Cost: $14.5 Million
Anticipated Completion Date: February 2026

This project is for the construction of a new bridge and approaches, grading, base and surface, and metal beam guard fence installation. Motorists should expect work zone speed limit reductions and shoulder width reductions on the I-20 main lanes. Motorists should also expect work zone speed limit reductions and shoulder width reductions on the I-20 frontage roads. On FM 17, crews will work on drill shaft and embankment installation. Crew are also scheduled to install wall panels and cement treat. On FM 47, traffic will be detoured to the frontage roads. Crews are also scheduled to place embankment and flex base. On FM 859, the contractor is planning striping operations. Motorists should pay attention and travel with caution in each construction zone.

FM 1255 Rehabilitate Existing Roadway

Limits: I-20 to SH 110
Contractor: Reynolds & Kay, LTD.
Cost: $17.1 Million
Anticipated Completion Date: October 2025

This project is for the rehabilitation of the existing roadway consisting of roadway widening, grading, rework base material, cement treatment, flex base, resurfacing intersections & driveways, extending cross structures, signs, and pavement markings. The project will be completed under traffic. The contactor is planning on restarting subgrade rehabilitation on March 1. Crews are also scheduled to remove trees in the right of way and install mailbox posts. Lane closures and speed reductions are expected. Motorists should expect delays.

I-20 WB Exit Ramp at SH 19

Limits: From WB exit ramp to SH 19
Contractor: Reynolds & Kay, LTD
Cost: $1.4 million
Anticipated Completion Date: March 2025

This project consists of ramp improvements. Crews have initiated construction on the drainage structures and frontage road alignment. Contractor is scheduled to continue cement treating the base. Lane closures and traffic shifts are expected.

FM 1651 Rehabilitate Existing Roadway

Limits: From SH 198 east to SH 19
Contractor: Baker & Company Construction, LLC.
Cost: $10.5 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2026

Construction is on-going for the cross structures, driveways, and safety end treatments. The project is for the rehabilitation of the existing roadway, including widening, base repairs, signage, and striping. Subgrade work will be completed in one-mile segments. Lane closures and speed zone reductions are expected. Motorists should expect delays.

SH 64 at I-20 and SH 155 at I-20 Traffic Signal Installation

Limits: Intersection of SH 64 at I-20 and intersection of SH 155 and I-20
Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
Cost: $2.2 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2025

The project includes the construction and installation of traffic control devices including pedestrian signals. The SH 64 intersection striping layout has been completed. SH 155 intersection signals are complete and functioning. The frontage roads between SH 155 and Lawhon Ave. have been converted to one-way travel only. Major items of work have been completed. The contractor will be addressing punch list items.

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Wood County

This week, crews are scheduled to overlay on FM 852 west, from SH 11 to the Hopkins County line. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Crews are also scheduled to overlay on FM 312, from FM 515 to FM 2088. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Additional crews will be performing ditch maintenance at various locations. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.

Wood County construction projects updates:

US 69 Hot mix overlay

Limits: Rains County line to CR 2370
Contractor: True Roads Construction, LLC
Cost: $6.35 Million
Anticipated Completion Date: March 2025

This project consists of milling, level-up, surface repair, structures, signs, and pavement markings. Hot mix pavement operations are now underway. Crews are scheduled to work in the ditches, driveway installation, and striping. Lane closures are expected and speed limit reductions are in place. Motorists should expect delays.

US 69 Grade-Separated Interchange

Limits: From 0.96 miles north of FM 779 to 1.03 miles south of FM 779
Contractor: Lamar Companies, LLC
Cost: $37.9 million
Anticipated Completion Date: August 2026

This project consists of grading, base, asphalt, drainage, structures, overpass, signing, and striping. Construction of the cross structures, drainage, and embankment is underway in the right of way. Motorists should be cautious of the large equipment traveling through the work zone. Lane closures are expected, and work zone speed reductions are in place. 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: 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.
Tree Trimming/Removal: Smith County.