TxDOT’s Weekly Roadwork Update
Posted/updated on: June 6, 2016 at 4:09 pm
TYLER – Here’s a look at work planned in TxDOT’s Tyler district during the Week of June 6. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues.
On Monday in Longview, FM 2275/George Richey Road will be closed beginning at SH 300/Gilmer Road going east to the Spring Hill High School entrance for construction. This location will remain closed to traffic throughout the summer. Spring Hill High School traffic should use Spring Hill Road for access. Longview motorists can also expect brief delays Monday on FM 2087 at the Sabine River Bridge as work is conducted. Expect southbound to be closed with the northbound lane carrying two-way traffic. Flaggers will provide traffic control.
In Longview, Loop 281 at SH 31 will see some changes this week as the project moves into the next phase of construction. Starting Tuesday, weather permitting, northbound Loop traffic will be moved to the new bridge. The change also includes closing Sabine Street for about three months to through traffic, requiring those motorists to use alternate routes. Motorists should slow down and use caution as the transition is made and the new route is established. Southbound traffic will remain on its existing detour route. This work is part of the project that is constructing an overpass over the railroad crossing at FM 2087.
In Anderson County, the closure of County Road 1231 at Stills Creek has been postponed until June 13 as preparations continue. The roadway will be closed to traffic for at least two months as a new bridge is built. Motorists will have to use alternate routes to reach their destinations.
SMITH COUNTY – Tyler Maintenance plans to conduct paving work on outside southbound lane of SH 110 between Grande and Toll 49 on Monday, weather permitting. Expect southbound lanes to be reduced to one lane during this work. Tuesday through Thursday, the same work will be performed on SH 155S between Loop 323 and Toll 49. Work will occur in both the north and southbound outside lanes. Expect closures. Elsewhere, a crew will continue edge work on FM 1253. Expect lane with flaggers directing traffic.
Smith County construction projects updates:
Loop 323 West Widening
• Limits: Tyler’s West Loop and SH 31
• Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview
• Cost: $12 million
Work on sidewalks and slopes continue as does general cleanup on the southbound side of the job. The contractor anticipates moving traffic to the new southbound lanes soon. The contractor also continues work to pave Old Chandler Road and complete the temporary widening at Bellwood. The temporary detours remain in place, and motorists are encouraged to AVOID making left turns from the loop within the project limits of this work zone. 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.
SH 31E Widening Project
• Limits: From FM 757 to FM 2012
• Contractor: Reynolds & Kay, LTD
• Cost: $7.8 million
Work continues on the eastbound passing lanes. Crews are also placing driveway pipe on the westbound lanes. 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
Drainage work continues on this project to add passing lanes between FM 2607 and Arp. No lane closures.
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
Work continues with mailbox installations on FM 1253 and FM 1804. No lane closures planned. Drainage work continues on FM 2015. Expect lane closures. This contract consists of widening, sealing and resurfacing all three roadways.
Spur 164 Bridge Project
Limits: From just south of the railroad tracks at Indian Creek in Tyler
Contractor: L.C. Jordan and Sons of Lufkin
Cost: $324,059.81
Work continues to replace the box culvert at this location. The roadway will remain closed to through traffic for about three months with an anticipated opening in late summer. Motorists must use alternate routes to reach their destinations for the duration of this project.
Spur 248 Widening Project
Limits: From 1.75 miles west of FM 848/Old Omen Road going east to SH 64 southeast of Tyler
Contractor: Lonestar Equipment Company, Inc.
Cost: $8.6 million
Pavement repairs and level-up on shoulders are planned in preparation of moving traffic. The contractor also plans to begin clearing right of way for the start of drainage work. The speed limit has been reduced to 55 mph during construction. Expect lane closures.
This project will widen Spur 248 from two lanes to a four-lane divided roadway with flush median. It is scheduled for completion in summer 2018.
County Road Bridge Replacement Projects
· Limits: CR 4129 at Mud Creek near Lindale; CR 3104 at Prairie Creek north of FM 1252 near Winona; and CR 2138 at Blackhawk Creek south of Whitehouse
· Contractor: Pierce Construction
· Cost: $947,000
All three roads are currently closed as work to build new bridges and approaches get underway. The contractor plans to place drill shafts on CR 4129 and CR 3104 this week. The roads will remain closed for approximately XX months.
US 271 Repairs and Resurfacing Project
Limits: From FM 2015 southward to Oakwood Street/Spur 147 in Tyler
Contractor: Reynolds & Kay
Cost: $4.3 million
This 4.5-mile project to repair and resurface this portion of US 271 is expected to get underway in a couple of weeks. Expected completion is XXX 2016.
I-20 Resurfacing Project
Limits: Eastbound lanes from FM 14 eastward to US 271
Contractor: Clark Construction
Cost: $2 million
This project to resurface a 4.8-mile stretch of I-20 is scheduled to begin in mid-June. Completion expected in XX 2016.
GREGG COUNTY – Longview Maintenance resumes base repair work on SH 149 in the Lakeport area between SH 322 and the Rusk County line. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control. Also, the mowing contractor is scheduled to begin mowing the right of way throughout Gregg County. Elsewhere, a moving operation is planned with the sweeper truck cleaning curb and gutter at various locations in the Kilgore area.
Gregg County construction projects updates:
FM 2275 George Richey Extension (Segment I)
Limits: McCann Road west to SH 300 (Gilmer Road)
Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
Cost: $12.4 million
McCann Road is closed for about four months as the contractor builds tie-ins to the new intersection. The closure runs from just north of Graystone Road to about 200 feet north of the new road. No through traffic is allowed at this location but northbound and southbound traffic does have access on McCann Road north of the intersection. Residents can travel southward from FM 1844 to the new George Richey Road but cannot cross. Motorists are encouraged to take alternate routes to avoid delays. Meanwhile, the contractor will be hauling embankment as utility relocation and clearing of right of way activities continue on this new roadway construction to connect Gilmer and McCann roads.
This Segment I project includes constructing two bridges and a four-lane roadway with center left turn lanes from McCann Road to SH 300/Gilmer Road. Excavation, embankment, bridge construction, subgrade treatment, storm drains, hot mix asphalt, curb and gutter and sidewalk are all part of the new construction. Completion is anticipated to occur in October 2017.
FM 2275 George Richey Extension (Segments II & III)
• Limits: McCann Road to US 259
• Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
• Cost: $12.8 million
The outside southbound lane of Judson Road remains closed as the contractor makes tie-ins to the new FM 2275. 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. Between Judson and US 259, construction continues with excavation, embankment, subgrade treatment and storm drain work. This is a new location job requiring motorists to use other routes to get around Airline Road which remains closed through July 2016.
The two FM 2275/George Richey Extension projects will allow better access for the new business park to the north/south routes of SH 300 and US 259. Project completion is anticipated in August 2016.
FM 449
Limits: US 259 to FM 2751
Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
No work scheduled on this project where the contractor is widening the road two feet on each side and applying an overlay.
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 is building a new overpass over the railroad crossing. The contractor anticipates moving northbound traffic onto the bridge this week. Work continues on the turn around and extension of FM 2087 under the bridge. Expect delays during the peak evening hours. This project is slated for completion in September 2016.
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
The contractor is working on various maintenance activities on this landscaping project designed to enhance several 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. The majority of work occurs outside the travel lane in the median and should have little impact on traffic.
ANDERSON COUNTY – Palestine Maintenance plans to finish blade overlay work on US 84 between FM 3266 and the Cherokee County line before moving to FM 322 and US 79. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot vehicle providing traffic control.
Anderson County construction projects updates:
US 79 New Lane Construction Project
• Limits: 1.6 miles southwest of Loop 256 in Palestine south to the Trinity River
• Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview.
• Cost: $42.7 million
With the northbound and southbound lanes now open to traffic from Tile Factory Road to County Road 2205 (CR 2205), work now centers on the area from CR 2205 to just south of FM 645. The contractor is conducting asphalt and striping activities in anticipation of moving traffic to the new southbound lanes soon. Work is also underway to remove the existing travel lanes at this location.
This project expands a 5.3 mile section of US 79 from two lanes to a four-lane divided roadway with a depressed median. Work started in November 2012 with completion expected 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 construction work is planned this week but utility work is being conducted along the right of way. This roadway is being widened.
Off-System Bridge Replacement Project
Limits: County Road (CR) 471 at Box Creek; CR 4801 at Indian Creek; CR 1231 at Stills Creek
Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview
Cost: $817,412.15
The contractor is preparing to close County Road 1231 at Stills Creek to traffic on Monday, June 6 to begin bridge replacement work. Detours will be put in place. The new bridges at Box Creek and Indian Creek are open to traffic with the contractor continuing close out activities.
CHEROKEE COUNTY – Jacksonville crews plan to resume pavement texturing operations on FM 747 south of US 79. Rusk Maintenance is scheduled to perform base repair work on FM 343 east of US 69. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control.
Cherokee County construction projects updates:
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 expects to conduct seal coat work on this project to widen US 69 by adding 2’ edge treatment and resurface the road. Expect lane closures.
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
More drainage work planned for this project to widen and resurface US 69. Expect lane closures.
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
No work is planned this week but the contractor anticipates starting to lay the final surface the week of June 6 on this job to widen and resurface this portion of US 69.
US 79 Repairs and Resurfacing Project
Limits: From SH 204 to Mud Creek
Contractor: Reynolds & Kay
Cost: $5.7 million
This project to repair and resurface this portion of US 79 is scheduled to begin in mid-June.
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
The contractor continues drainage work and widening activities on FM 23. Expect lane closures. Originally scheduled for June 6, traffic will be detoured to FM 1857 starting June 13, while improvements are made to the One-Eye Creek Bridge. That work is expected to take about a week to complete. 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.
HENDERSON COUNTY – Athens Maintenance plans to finish applying an overlay on FM 2010, then move to FM 1803 between SH 31 and FM 317. A second crew plans to conduct base repairs at various locations on FM 2494. Expect lane closures at each location with flaggers providing traffic control.
Henderson County construction projects updates:
FM 317 Repair Project
Limits: .At Athens Fish and Game Lake Dam
Contractor: Fritcher Construction
Cost: $446,216.00
About 30 percent of the necessary work to repair this Athens/Henderson County roadway has been conducted since construction started May 9. The road closed in March 2015 due to a flood-related washout about three miles east of SH 31. Repairs should take about three months to complete, weather permitting. The plans for the permanent repairs have been coordinated with the Corp of Engineers and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
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. Work should be completed soon.
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 eastern portion of Loop 60 is closed through July for construction of the new westbound mainlanes on this project that expands US 175 from two lanes to a four-lane divided with a depressed median. 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 drainage work throughout the project. As part of the new highway construction, a short stretch of CR 4401 has been permanently closed from the intersection of US 175’s new eastbound lanes to the new right of way. The rest of CR 4401 will remain open and can be accessed from 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 is being 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 to expand US 175 from two lanes to a four-lane divided highway with a depressed median is underway. The contractor is clearing right of way from Poynor to County Road 303 on the north side of US 175. Other work getting started includes the installation of drainage structures near CR 303; and shoulder work on eastbound US 175 in preparation for a traffic shift between CR 303 and Frankston. Expect daily lane closures from CR 303 to Burks Street in Frankston. One of the westbound lanes of US 175 will also be closed from the east side of the SH 155 intersection to CR 303.
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 which has an anticipated completion date of mid-summer.
SH 31 Bridge Painting Project – Westbound at Trinity River/Eastbound at Cedar Creek
Limits: From just east of Cedar Creek to just west of the Trinity River
Contractor: Olympus Painting Contractors Inc., of Clearwater, Florida
Cost: $2.3 million
The contractor has completed cleaning and painting the steel structure and plans to begin barrier removal this week. Overlay work is slated to start the week of June 6. Work under the Cedar Creek Bridge is also planned and expected to start soon. Project completion set for July.
FM 316 Widening Project
Limits: From FM 1256 south to FM 3080
Contractor: Big Creek Construction, Ltd., of Hewitt
The contractor continues work to backfill around structures and pavement edges on this widening project. Expect lane closures.
RUSK COUNTY – Henderson Maintenance plans to perform base repair work on FM 2658 between SH 43 and FM 1251. Expect the roadway to be reduced to one lane carrying two-way traffic with flaggers and a pilot car providing traffic control.
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 resumes hot mix asphalt overlay work on the mainlanes of US 259. Permanent striping is also being applied to the roadway. Expect lanes closures and delays. This 10.13-mile project consists of base repairs, mill and inlay of asphalt surface, PFC overlay, and upgrading pavement markings.
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
The contractor continues widening operations on this portion of US 79. Expect lane closures and delays with one-way traffic control. Flaggers and a pilot car will guide traffic through the work zone. Work continues to place embankment on the widened edges. The posted speed limit has been reduced to 60 mph throughout this work zone and is being enforced by DPS. The project includes widening the existing pavement and adding a center left turn lane resulting in a new asphalt surface when the job is completed.
FM 3135
Limits: 1.9 miles NE of US 79 (W of CR 222) north to 1.7 miles SW of FM 1251 (CR 262)
Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
Cost: $2 million
No work is planned this week. The project consists of widening the pavement and installing milled centerline rumble strips on this three-mile section of roadway.
FM 95
Limits: FM 1798 to SH 315
Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
Cost: $2.5 million
The contractor plans to place embankment, seed and mulch on the shoulders of FM 95 this week. The project consists of widening this four-mile section of road and adding shoulders.
Landscaping Projects
Limits: SH 64 and US 79
Contractor: South Texas Illuminations, LLC
Cost: $400,000.00
Final closeout activities are being conducted on this landscaping project designed 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 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.
FM 1798 Overlay Project
Limits: From US 259 to FM 225
Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
Cost: $1.8 million
This project consists of placing an asphalt overlay on the roadway. The contractor plans to conduct hot mix overlay work this week. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car providing traffic control.
VAN ZANDT COUNTY – Canton crews plan to conduct routine maintenance activities, such as patching potholes, on roads around the county. Expect lane closures at all work locations 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
This job is winding down with the contractor working on final activities. The newly added passing lanes are open to traffic and the project is expected to be completed soon. 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
Work to extend the cross structures as well as edge work resumes on the east side of the road on this widening project. Expect lane closures.
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
Expect lane closures as the contractor continues work to extend structures and install driveway pipe north of SH 64 and I-20. The contractor is also rehabbing the road between FM 279 and SH 64.
FM 279 Resurfacing Project
• Limits: from Ben Wheeler to Edom
• Contractor: APAC – Texas
The contractor is performing cleanup activities on this roadway between Edom and Ben Wheeler. Expect lane closures.
WOOD COUNTY – Mineola Maintenance plans overlay US 80 west of Mineola as well as Spur 514. Expect lane closures with flaggers directing traffic.
I-20 Total Maintenance Contract
Limits: Gregg, Smith and Van Zandt counties
Contractor: Fireman Excavating
Routine maintenance activities are ongoing on I-20 with moving operations throughout the week:
– Debris Removal: Monday and Thursday from the inside lane through all three counties
– Debris Removal: Tuesday and Friday from the outside lane
– Luminaire repairs: Monday, Gregg and Smith counties; Tuesday, Van Zandt County
– Sign Repairs: Monday, large guide signs in Gregg and Van Zandt counties
– Guardrail Repairs: Tuesday, Gregg and Smith counties; Wednesday, Smith and Van Zandt counties
No lane closures planned but that is subject to change.
Wood County construction projects updates:
FM 2869 Project
Limits: From FM 852, south of Winnsboro going South to FM 2088
Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview
Cleanup work continues throughout the project limits. No lane closures planned.
