TxDOT Road Projects
Posted/updated on: August 22, 2016 at 4:00 pm
TYLER – Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the Week of August 22. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues.
Smith County construction projects updates:
Loop 323 West Widening at Union Pacific Railroad Underpass
*Limits: Tyler’s West Loop and SH 31
*Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview
*Cost: $12 million
*Anticipated Completion Date: Winter 2016
The contractor continues work on the new railroad bridge and retaining walls surrounding the abutments. Sidewalk work continues along with work on Bellwood Road West. A temporary detour is in place. 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.
State Highway 31E Widening Project
*Limits: From FM 757 to FM 2012
*Contractor: Reynolds & Kay, LTD
*Cost: $7.8 million
*Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2017
Work continues on the eastbound passing 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.
State Highway 64
*Limits: from Chapel Hill to Arp
*Contractor: Drewery Construction of Nacogdoches
*Cost: $3.9 million
*Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2016
Final work is being performed on this project to add passing lanes between FM 2607 and Arp. Expect lane closures.
Farm Road 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
*Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2016
No work or lane closures planned for FM 1253 or FM 2015. Slope work is ongoing at the river bridge on FM 1804. Expect lane closures. This contract consists of widening, sealing and resurfacing all three roadways.
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
*Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2018
The contractor resumes work on the eastbound lanes including retaining walls and storm drains. Expect lane closures. The speed limit has been reduced to 55 mph during construction. This project will widen Spur 248 from two lanes to a four-lane divided roadway with flush median.
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: $947,000.00
*Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2017
County Roads (CR) 3104 and CR 4129 are currently closed as work to build new bridges and approaches progresses. Each road will be closed for about six months.
U.S. Highway 271 Repairs and Resurfacing Project
*Limits: From FM 2015 southward to Oakwood Street/Spur 147 in Tyler
*Contractor: Reynolds & Kay
*Cost: $4.3 million
*Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2016
Paving operations outside of the loop continues on US 271. Expect daily lane closures. This is a 4.5-mile project to repair and resurface the roadway. Detours are in place to guide traffic through the work zone.
Interstate Highway 20 Resurfacing Project
*Limits: Eastbound lanes from FM 14 eastward to US 271
*Contractor: Clark Construction
*Cost: $2 million
*Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2016
The contractor is preparing to place final striping on this project to resurface a 4.8-mile stretch of I-20. Expect lane closures.
GREGG COUNTY – Longview Maintenance plans to apply seal coat on FM 1844 from Spur 502/Judson Road to SH 300/Gilmer Road. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control.
Gregg County construction projects updates:
Farm Road 2275 George Richey Extension (Segment I)
*Limits: McCann Road west to SH 300 (Gilmer Road)
*Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
*Cost: $12.4 million
*Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2017
McCann Road remains closed 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 is 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.
Farm Road 2275 George Richey Extension (Segments II & III)
*Limits: McCann Road to US 259
*Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
*Cost: $12.8 million
*Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2016
Airline and McCann roads are again open to traffic. Construction continues with curb and gutter, and sidewalk work between McCann Road and US 259. This project is constructing a new roadway from McCann Road to US 259. Motorists must use other routes to get around Airline Road which remains closed.
Farm Road 449
*Limits: US 259 to FM 2751
*Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
*Cost: $607,133.00
*Anticipated Completion Date: Late Summer 2016
No work is planned on this project where the contractor is widening the road two feet on each side and applying an overlay.
Loop 281 at Farm Road 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
*Anticipated Completion Date: Late Fall 2016
The southbound lanes will be reduced to one lane August 23-25 at the intersection of SH 31. Alternate routes are encouraged as the work will cause delays. This project is building a new overpass over the railroad crossing.
ANDERSON COUNTY – Palestine Maintenance plans to start the week by conducting surface repairs on FM 321 at the US 287 intersection. Widening operations are expected to begin Wednesday on FM 19 between SH 155 and FM 2574. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control at both locations.
Anderson County construction projects updates:
U.S. Highway 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
*Anticipated Completion Date: End of 2016
On this project, work currently centers on the area from CR 2205 to just south of FM 645. The contractor is working on detours in the area of FM 645 at Tucker. This project expands a 5.3 mile section of US 79 from two lanes to a four-lane divided highway with a continuous left turn lane and a depressed median. Work started in November 2012.
State Highway 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
*Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2017
Utility work is ongoing along the right of way where 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
*Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2016
Work continues on the bridge replacement project on County Road 1231 at Stills Creek. The roadway is closed to traffic with detours in place. The new bridges at Box Creek and Indian Creek are open to traffic with the contractor continuing closeout activities.
CHEROKEE COUNTY – Jacksonville and Rusk maintenance crews plan to resume base repair work on roadways around the county. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control at all work locations.
Cherokee County construction projects updates:
U.S. Highway 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
*Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2016
The contractor resumes work on driveways and placing mow strips at guardrail on this project to widen US 69 by adding 2′ edge treatment and resurface the road. Expect lane closures.
U.S. Highway 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
*Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2016
No work is scheduled on this project to widen and resurface US 69.
U.S. Highway 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
*Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2016
The contractor is preparing to begin final cleanup on this project to widen and resurface this portion of US 69.
U.S. Highway 79 Repairs and Resurfacing Project
*Limits: From SH 204 to Mud Creek
*Contractor: Reynolds & Kay
*Cost: $5.7 million
*Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2017
The contractor continues work on the subgrade in the westbound lanes. Traffic has been moved to the new temporary detour. Motorists can expect lane closures for the remainder of the project and are encouraged to avoid this location when possible. The roadway is being repaired and resurfaced.
Farm Road 22 and Farm Road 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
*Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2016
The contractor resumes work to place backfill along the pavement edges on FM 23. Expect lane closures. These are safety projects designed to widen the roadways from 20′ to 24′ along a 4.2-mile section.
County Road Bridge Replacement Projects
*Limits: CR 1707 at One Arm Creek west of Rusk between FM 347 and FM 2138 and CR 2303 at One Eye Creek south of Rusk between FM 23 and FM 752
*Contractor: Stateline Construction
*Cost: $699,993.90
*Anticipated Completion Date: Winter 2016
Both CR 1707 and CR 2303 are closed with work underway to build new bridges and approaches. Both roads will be closed for about six months.
HENDERSON COUNTY – Athens Maintenance plans to conduct work at several locations this week including overlaying SH 31 westbound with hot mix from FM 315 to FM 3204. Other work includes base work on FM 2709 from SH 19 to FM 316; and bridge maintenance on SH 334 at the Cedar Creek bridges between Knob Hill Lane and Big Chief Drive. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control at each
location.
Henderson County construction projects updates:
Farm Road 317 Repair Project
*Limits: At Athens Fish and Game Lake Dam
*Contractor: Fritcher Construction
*Cost: $446,216.00
*Anticipated Completion Date: Late Summer 2016
Repair work is progressing on schedule for this roadway/bridge in an effort to get it open to traffic. The road closed in March 2015 due to a flood-related washout about three miles east of SH 31. Repairs are expected to be completed later this summer, weather permitting. The plans for the permanent repairs have been coordinated with the Corp of Engineers and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
U.S. Highway 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
*Anticipated Completion Date: November 2018
The eastern portion of Loop 60 is closed through the summer 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.
U.S. Highway 175 Widening Project (Phase II)
*Limits: 1.1 miles east of Loop 60B at LaRue to 0.85 mile east of FM 315 at Poynor
*Contractor: Sundt Construction, Inc., of San Antonio
*Cost: $37.8 million
*Anticipated Completion Date: Late Summer 2017
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 remains open with access 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.
U.S. Highway 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
*Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2019
The contractor expects to continue installing and maintaining storm water control measures throughout the project limits. Lane closures are possible. This project is expanding US 175 from two lanes to a four-lane divided highway with a depressed median.
Farm Road 315/Farm Road 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
*Anticipated Completion Date: Late Summer 2016
The construction widening project is ongoing with work to extend the cross structures. One-way traffic can be expected 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.
State Highway 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
*Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2016
The next phase of work on this project will occur under the bridges once the ground dries. Work on the bridge decks has been completed on both the westbound Trinity River Bridge and the eastbound Cedar Creek Bridges.
RUSK COUNTY – Henderson Maintenance plans to conduct base repairs on State Highway 149 between State Highway 43 and Farm Road 782 as well as edge repairs on U.S. Highway 79 north of Henderson between Farm Road 3135 and Farm Road 1798. Expect lane closures at both locations with flaggers providing traffic control. A pilot car will also assist with moving traffic through the US 79 work zone.
Rusk County construction projects updates:
U.S. Highway 259 South Project (Notice of Completion)
*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
*Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2016
The contractor has completed work on this 10.13-mile project includes base repair work, mill and inlay of the asphalt surface, placing a PFC overlay, and upgrading pavement markings.
U.S. Highway 259 North Project
*Limits: From Star to Loop 571
*Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
*Cost: $4.3 million
*Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2016
This 2.3 mile project consists of base repairs, mill and inlay of asphalt surface, applying a hot mix overlay, and upgrading pavement markings. The contractor started night work to patch concrete on August 18. Motorists can expect closures nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. through August 24. Daytime asphalt work starts August 24. Expect lane closures and delays.
U.S. Highway 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
*Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2017
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.
Farm Road 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
*Anticipated Completion Date: Early Fall 2016
The contractor plans to conduct culvert work this week. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control. The project consists of widening the pavement and installing milled centerline rumble strips on this three-mile section of roadway.
Farm Road 95
*Limits: FM 1798 to SH 315
*Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
*Cost: $2.5 million
*Anticipated Completion Date: Early Fall 2016
The contractor plans to conduct culvert work on the project this week. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control. The project is widening a four-mile section of the road and adding shoulders.
Farm Road 1798 Overlay Project
*Limits: From US 259 to FM 225
*Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
*Cost: $1.8 million
*Anticipated Completion Date: Late summer 2016
The contractor expects to apply striping to the roadway this week. Expect lane closures with two-way traffic controlled by flaggers and a pilot car. The project consists of placing an asphalt overlay on the roadway.
State Highway 43 Overlay Project
*Limits: From four miles south of FM 2658 to FM 3231
*Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
*Cost: $4.6 million
*Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2016
No work is scheduled this week. The project consists of placing an asphalt overlay on the roadway, base repairs, and new metal beam guard fence.
VAN ZANDT COUNTY – Canton crews plan to resume mill and inlay work on State Highway 110 in Van between Farm Road 314 and the Smith County line. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid delays. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control.
Van Zandt County construction projects updates:
State Highway 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
*Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2016
Work continues to backfill the cross structure on the south end of the job as does work to seal the roadway. Expect lane closures.
Farm Road 316 Widening Project
*Limits: From FM 1256 south to FM 3080
*Contractor: Big Creek Construction, Ltd., of Hewitt
*Cost: $255,474.00
*Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2016
The contractor is applying striping and placing raised pavement markers on this roadway widening project which also includes installing safety end treatments and advance warning signs. No planned lane closures.
Farm Road 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
*Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2018
Expect lane closures as the contractor continues work to extend structures and install driveway pipe between SH 64 and I-20. The contract also includes rehabbing the road north of SH 64.
Farm Road 279 Resurfacing Project
*Limits: from FM 858 in Ben Wheeler east to FM 314 in Edom
*Contractor: APAC – Texas
*Cost: $2.3 million
*Anticipated Completion Date: Later this summer
The contractor is working on driveways, backfilling pavement edges and applying hot mix between Edom and Ben Wheeler. Expect lane closures.
Farm Road 1256
*Limits: from FM 316 eastward to SH 19
*Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd.
*Cost: $5.8 million
*Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2018
Installation of storm water control measures and driveway pipe along with work to extend the structures along the project limits is ongoing. The project is widening almost 8 miles of the roadway. No lane closures.
County Roads Bridge Replacement Projects
*Limits: CR 3105 at Crooked Creek, CR 3809 at Negro Creek, CR 4404 at Cream Level Creek, and CR 2908 at Purtis Creek
*Contractor: Stateline Construction, LLC.
*Cost: $1.4 million
*Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2017
The contractor is building the new bridge CR 3809 with no lane closures planned.
WOOD COUNTY – Mineola Maintenance plans to place an overlay on US 80 west of Mineola. This work will take about two weeks to complete. Expect lane closures with flaggers directing traffic.
Interstate Highway 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 through all three counties
*Installing Buttons: Mainlanes through all three counties No lane closures planned but that is subject to change
