TxDOT’s Weekly Roadwork Update
Posted/updated on: March 14, 2016 at 4:00 pm
TYLER – Here’s a look at work planned in the Tyler TxDOT district during the Week of March 14. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Much of the work scheduled for the Week of March 7 moves to this week due to rain.
SMITH COUNTY – Tyler Maintenance crews plan to return to SH 155S between Toll 49 and SH 57 where base repair work is ongoing. The work requires merging traffic. On Monday and Tuesday, weather permitting crews plan to perform work on culverts on SH 31W at the Spur 164. Expect lane closures.
Smith County construction projects updates:
FM 1253 Widening Project
Limits: From County Road 462 south, 1.3 miles north of FM 857 south to FM 1805; FM 1804 from Wood County line to US 69; FM 2015 from CR 313 to FM 16
Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview
Cost: $7.5 million
Pavement repair work is set to begin on FM 1253 while the contractor will also address the structures on FM 2015. Expect lane closures at both locations. No work is scheduled for FM 1804. This contract consists of widening, sealing and resurfacing all three roadways.
Loop 323 West Widening
• Limits: Tyler’s West Loop and SH 31
• Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview
• Cost: $12 million
Crews plan to build concrete structures on the west side of Loop 323 and continue laying hot mix on the treated subgrade, weather permitting. The temporary detours remain in place. Motorists are encouraged to AVOID making left turns from the loop within the project limits of this work zone. Caution advised as crews and heavy equipment are working close to the travel lanes which have been altered for the project. Alternate routes are encouraged to avoid possible delays.
The project includes widening Loop 323 from SH 31 to Shaw Street. The speed limit on Loop 323 in the work zone has been reduced to 45 mph from SH 64 to Shaw Street. Construction is in full swing with an expected completion date in 2016.
Loop 323 Northeast Project
Limits: From American Legion Road (@ the Loop 323 Extension to US 271) south to Commerce St.
Contractor: Reynolds and Kay, LTD.
Cost: $3.4 million
The contractor continues ditch work on the southbound lanes and placing riprap requiring daily closures for this portion of Loop 323. The project includes culvert extensions, base repair, level-up and placing an overlay. Completion expected later this winter.
SH 31E Widening Project
• Limits: From FM 757 to FM 2012
• Contractor: Reynolds & Kay, LTD
• Cost: $7.8 million
Work to construct the new passing lanes is underway as crews also continue placing permanent erosion control measures. Expect lane closures on this project designed to add passing lanes for multiple sections of roadway in both the eastbound and westbound directions. Once the widening is complete, a seal coat and final surface will be applied. A daily construction speed limit of 60 mph is in place when work is being performed on this 18-month job.
SH 64
• Limits: from Chapel Hill to Arp
• Contractor: Drewery Construction of Nacogdoches
• Cost: $3.9 million
Clean-up activities continue as crews make minor pavement repairs on this project to add passing lanes between FM 2607 and Arp. Caution advised when traveling through this work zone. Expect lane closures.
GREGG COUNTY – Longview crews plan to perform mill and inlay operations on: US 271 in Gladewater from US 80 northward to Gay Avenue with traffic down to one lane with flaggers on Monday; and on FM 1845/Pine Tree Road from US 80/Marshall Avenue north to FM 2605/Tenneryville Road with one lane traffic to just south of Loop 281 Tuesday through Friday. Slow down at these locations, obeying traffic control setups to help guide you through the work zones.
Gregg County construction projects updates:
FM 2275 George Richey Extension (Segments II & III)
• Limits: McCann Road to US 259
• Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
• Cost: $12.8 million
Paving operations continue along with construction of curb and gutter, and sidewalk, between US 259 and McCann Road. This project is constructing a new roadway from McCann Road to US 259. Clearing between Judson and Airline roads continues with excavation, embankment, bridge construction, subgrade treatment, storm drain and other work between McCann and Judson roads. This is a new location job requiring motorists to use other routes to get around Airline Road which is closed through March 2016.
FM 2275 George Richey Extension (Segments I)
Limits: McCann Road west to SH 300 (Gilmer Road)
Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
Cost: $12.4 million
Utilities are being relocated and right of way being cleared with no impact to traffic on this new roadway construction to connect Gilmer and McCann roads. It will have two lanes in each direction with a continuous left turn lane. Excavation, embankment, bridge construction, subgrade treatment, storm drains, hot mix asphalt, curb and gutter and sidewalk are all part of the new construction.
FM 449
Limits: US 259 to FM 2751
Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
No work is planned for this project which is widening the road two feet on each side.
Loop 281 at FM 2087 Overpass
• Limits: SH 31 to approximately one mile south of SH 31
• Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview.
• Cost: $13.2 million
This project to build a new overpass is in Phase III of construction with traffic moved off the existing loop onto the detours. Current work is on the turn around and extension of FM 2087 under the bridge. Expect delays during the peak evening hours. Caution advised in detour areas.
SH 42
• Limits: From SH 31 north to I-20
• Contractor: Reynolds & Kay, Ltd.
• Cost: $3.7 million
No work this week for this project to construct a left turn lane at Hillcrest Road. Completion expected soon.
I-20 PFC Project
Limits: SH 31E to the Harrison County line
Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
Cost: $5.6 million
Expect closures in both the eastbound and westbound lanes as the contractor continues placing embankment on the roadway edges and conduct cleanup activities on this project. The contract consists of applying a porous friction course (PFC) surface overlay, shoulder texturing, and pavement markings as well as work on the I-20 on ramps. Porous friction courses (PFC) consist of placing hot mix asphalt mixtures at the surface of a pavement structure in a thin layer to produce benefits for the traveling public such as safety, economy and the environment.
Landscaping Projects
Limits: Intersection of SH 31 at SH 42
Limits: Intersections of I-20 at Estes Parkway; and I-20 at Eastman Road
Contractor: South Texas Illuminations, LLC
Cost: $400,000.00
No work is scheduled for this landscaping project to enhance various intersections throughout Gregg and Rusk counties. Crews are working at the intersections of SH 42 and SH 31, and I-20, Estes Parkway and Eastman Road. When work does occur, the majority is outside the travel lane in the median and should have little impact on traffic.
ANDERSON COUNTY – Crews plan to continue profiling operations on FM 645 between FM 321 and FM 320, and on US 84E between FM 3266 and the Anderson County line. This work requires reducing the roadway to one lane using flaggers and other traffic control devices. Profiling a road helps tires keep traction even in wet weather and is done as part of a comprehensive preventive maintenance plan.
Anderson County construction projects updates:
US 79 New Lane Construction Project
• Limits: 1.6 miles southwest of Loop 256 in Palestine south to .4 mile southwest of FM 645
• Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview.
• Cost: $42.7 million
This project expands a 5.3 mile section of US 79 (from 1.6 miles southwest of Loop 256 to just past FM 645) from two lanes to a four-lane divided with a depressed median. Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview, is the contractor for the $42.7 million project. Meanwhile, dirt work in the center median continues on the south end of the project along with concrete paving around the Walmart warehouse entrance and driveways. Subgrade work continues on FM 645. Lane closures are possible. Work started on this project in November 2012 and is expected to be completed at the end of this year.
SH 19 Widening
Limits: 3.6 miles north of FM 837 (Henderson Co. line) south to .4 mile north of FM 321 at Montalba
• Contractor: Big Creek Construction of Hewitt
• Cost: $12.5 million
No work is currently being conducted on this project to widen SH 19.
Off-System Bridge Replacement Project
Limits: County Road (CR) 471 at Box Creek and County Road (CR) 4801 at Indian Creek
Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview
Cost: $817,412.15
This project on CR 471 at Box Creek is winding down with the new bridge closed to traffic. Completion is expected once guardrail is installed.
CR 4801 at Indian Creek is also closed to thru traffic during the construction of the new bridge with the contractor currently preparing to install guardrail. Completion expected this month.
CR 1231 at Still’s Creek closes to through traffic starting March 17 for the construction of a new bridge.
CHEROKEE COUNTY – Crews in Jacksonville and Rusk plan to address routine maintenance issues around the county.
Cherokee County construction projects updates:
FM 22 and FM 23 Widening Project
Limits: From US 69 south of Jacksonville going SW to 1.5 miles west of FM 768 (Gallatin area); FM 23 from FM 343 to FM 1857
Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
Cost: $8.5 million
Crews are replacing driveway pipe on the FM 23 project. Expect lane closures. No work is planned on FM 22. These are safety projects designed to widen the roadways from 20’ to 24’ along a 4.2-mile section.
US 69 Widening and Resurfacing
Limits: From Loop 456 in Jacksonville going south to just north of Loop 62 in Rusk
Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
Cost: $11 million
The contractor working to widen the roadway on this project to add 2’ edge treatment and resurface the roadway.
US 69 Widening and Resurfacing
Limits: From 0.028 mile south of FM 343 in Rusk southward to just north of SH 21 in Alto
Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
Cost: $9.3 million
Expect lane closures as the contractor starts pavement repairs in the southbound lanes on this widening and resurfacing job to widen and resurface the roadway.
US 69 Widening and Resurfacing
Limits: From .37 miles north of FM 344 to .02 miles north of FM 347
Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
Cost: $5.6 million
The contractor is placing embankment at guardrails on this job to widen and resurface the roadway.
HENDERSON COUNTY – Athens Maintenance plans to finish overlaying FM 753 between SH 31W and FM 2494 before moving to Loop 60 in the LaRue area. Another crew plans to conduct base repairs on FM 317 between FM 314 and FM 315. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control.
The project to repair and reopen FM 317 in Athens is expected to start in April. The roadway remains closed with traffic detoured due to damage sustained during stormy weather conditions last spring. A washout occurred three miles east of SH 31. Repairs should take about two months to complete, weather permitting. This job is being coordinated with the Corp of Engineers and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Henderson County construction projects updates:
SH 31 Repair Project
Limits: .09 miles west of FM 317 eastward to .34 miles west of FM 773
Contractor: Big Creek Construction, Ltd., of Hewitt
Cost: $3.6 million
The contractor continues to address seeding and vegetation on this project that consists of milling the existing surface and placing a new overlay on the roadway. This job should be completed this month.
US 175 Widening Project (Phase I)
Limits: 0.1 miles southeast of FM 804 near Baxter southeast to 1.1 miles east of Loop 60E at Larue
Contractor: A.L. Helmcamp, Inc. and Big Creek Construction
Cost: $39.2 million
The project expands US 175 from two lanes to a four-lane divided with a depressed median. A traffic switch now has eastbound motorists driving on the new detour. Drivers should expect one lane carrying two-way traffic throughout the project limits as well as occasional day time lane closures. Drivers on adjacent county roads and FM 804 should anticipate a change in traffic flow due to the detour now requiring two-way traffic on US 175. Dirt and drainage work around Loop 60E in Larue to near Baxter is ongoing. The speed limit in the construction zone has been set at 55 mph so slow down because traffic fines double when workers are present. Phase I construction started April 6, 2015 and has an anticipated completion date in November 2018.
US 175 Widening Project (Phase II)
Limits: 1.1 miles east of Loop 60B to 0.85 mile east of FM 315
Contractor: Sundt Construction, Inc., of San Antonio
Cost: $37.8 million
The contractor continues dirt work around FM 315 south of Poynor as well as around LaPoynor ISD. Drainage work is ongoing throughout the project. As part of the new highway construction, a short stretch of CR 4401 was permanently closed on Thursday, March 3, 2016. The closure extends from the intersection of US 175 across from Shady Lane/CR 4346 to TxDOT’s ROW on CR 4401. The remaining portions of CR 4401 will remain open and can be accessed by the western intersection of CR 4401 and US 175, as well as through CR 4345/Camp Road.
This Phase II project will expand US 175 from two lanes to a four-lane divided with a depressed median. Drivers should anticipate two-way traffic throughout the project limits which stretch 4.7 miles ending just east of FM 315 in Poynor. The speed limit has been set at 55 mph. A portion of this phase will be built on new location around the south side of Poynor. This like Phase I, is a mobility project to add capacity and improve safety, and includes adding one lane in each direction. It is a two-year project.
US 175 Widening Project (Phase III)
Limits: 0.85 miles east of FM 315 in Poynor, southeast to .5 miles NW of SH 155 at Frankston
Contractor: A.L. Helmcamp, Inc.
Cost: $27.6 million
This project is expected to start in late spring 2016.
FM 315/FM 1616 Widening Project
Limits: From FM 314S to CS End at County Road 4325, 4224, etc.
Contractor: Big Creek Construction, LTD, of Hewitt, Texas
Cost: $3.07 million
On FM 1616, work continues to extend the cross structures. Drivers should anticipate one-way traffic throughout the project limits with daily lane closures. FM 1616 is expected to be completed this summer. Final work is being performed on FM 315.
FM 316 Widening Project
Limits: From FM 1256 south to FM 3080
Contractor: Big Creek Construction, Ltd., of Hewitt
No work is scheduled this week on the widening project.
RUSK COUNTY – Rusk County Maintenance plans to conduct edge repair work on FM 3135 from US 79 to FM 1251. Expect the roadway to be reduced to one lane carrying two-way traffic with a pilot car and flaggers guiding motorists through the work zone.
Rusk County construction projects updates:
US 259 South Project
Limits: Southbound lanes from 0.4 miles S of US 79 in Henderson south to 0.4 miles N of FM 1798
Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
Cost: $5.7 million
The contractor plans to lay hot mix asphalt on driveways this week. This 10.13-mile project consists of base repairs, mill and inlay of asphalt surface, PFC overlay, and pavement markings. Expect lane closures and delays in the construction work zone.
US 79 South Project
Limits: From Loop 571 in Henderson going southwest for 3.0 miles to FM 839
Contractor: Drewery Construction Co., Inc.
Cost: $6.7 million
For the safety of motorists and workers, the posted speed limit is being lowered to 60 mph (currently 70 mph) throughout this work zone and will be enforced by DPS. Meanwhile, work continues to extend the structures and place embankment on the widened edges. Expect delays with possible lane closures. The project includes widening the existing paving and adding a center left turn lane resulting in a new asphalt surface when the job is completed.
FM 3135
Limits: County Road 222 to County Road 262
Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
No work planned on this project consisting of widening the road and adding shoulders.
FM 95
Limits: FM 1798 to SH 315
Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
No work scheduled for this project consisting of widening the road and adding shoulders.
Landscaping Projects
Limits: SH 64 and US 79
Contractor: South Texas Illuminations, LLC
Cost: $400,000.00
No work scheduled on this landscaping project to enhance various locations in Rusk County (in conjunction with the contract in Gregg County.) Crews are working on SH 64 and Loop 571. The majority of the work is outside the travel lane in the median and should have little impact on traffic. The traveling public should be cautious of construction vehicles entering and leaving the project sites.
VAN ZANDT COUNTY – Canton crews plan to continue placing an overlay on FM 47 between SH 243 and SH 198. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control.
Van Zandt County construction projects updates:
SH 64 Widening Project
Limits: From FM 858 near Ben Wheeler to FM 314
Contractor: A.L. Helmcamp, Inc., of Buffalo
Cost: $7.4 million
Among the remaining work to be conducted on this job as it nears completion is drainage, mailbox installations and vegetation. The newly added passing lanes are open to traffic and the project is expected to be completed in March. The project will improve safety and mobility for traffic on SH 64.
SH 198 Widening Project
Limits: from SH 243 in Canton southwest to 0.4 miles northeast of FM 316 near Phalba
Contractor: Big Creek Construction, Ltd., of Waco
Cost: $5 million
Contractor is extending cross structures on the east side of the road along with other work so expect lane closures occurring in both the southbound and northbound lanes.
FM 314 Widening Project
• Limits: from I-20 to the Van Zandt/Henderson County line
• Contractor: A.L. Helmcamp, Inc., of Buffalo
• Cost: $11.9 million
No lane closures are expected as the contractor continues erosion control activities south of Edom.
FM 279 Resurfacing Project
• Limits: from Ben Wheeler to Edom
• Contractor: APAC – Texas
A hot mix surface is being applied between Edom and Ben Wheeler. Expect lane closures.
WOOD COUNTY – Mineola crews continue to perform maintenance on roadway edges, this week on FM 515; and on FM 69 north of FM 515. Expect lane closures with flaggers directing traffic through the work zones.
I-20 Total Maintenance Contract
Limits: Gregg, Smith and Van Zandt counties
Contractor: Fireman Excavating
Routine maintenance activities continue on I-20 throughout the week. Crews will be removing debris from the inside lane through all three counties Monday and Thursday; and from the outside lane on Tuesday and Friday. Crews will also be upgrading delineators daily throughout Smith and Van Zandt counties during the week. Tree removal operations are planned for Gregg and Smith counties. No lane closures are planned during these mobile operations but that is subject to change so please remain alert during your I-20 travels.
Wood County construction projects updates:
SH 37 Roadway Repair
Limits: from FM 2088 in Quitman to 0.4 miles south of FM 515 in Winnsboro
Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview
Cost: $7.7 million
No work scheduled this week on this project that runs from 0.4 miles south of FM 515 in Winnsboro southward to FM 2088.
FM 2869 Project
Limits: From FM 852, south of Winnsboro going South to FM 2088
Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview
Cleanup activities are ongoing throughout the project limits. Expect lane closures.
