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TxDOT’s Weekly Roadwork Update

Posted/updated on: January 17, 2017 at 1:17 pm
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TYLER – Here’s a look at work planned in TxDOT’s Tyler District during the Week of Jan. 16. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Slow down and pay attention when traveling through work zones.

Longview motorists should consider alternate routes as a new construction project gets underway Monday on Loop 281. The Loop 281 at FM 1845/Pine Tree Road widening project limits are from US 80 to Shofner Drive. The project will have a major impact on traffic causing travel delays as roadways are reduced to one lane in all directions. The contractor is Longview Bridge and Road. Additional information is available in the Gregg County section of this story.

In Tyler, there will be no night work on the Loop 323 project at SH 31 this week. Work will be continue during the day to apply the final surface. Expect lane closures. More information is available in the Smith County section of this story.

Smith County – Tyler Maintenance plans to conduct pavement repairs on FM 2908 between FM 2767 and SH 31. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control. A second crew will be performing ditch maintenance on roads around the county. Lane closures are possible with flaggers providing traffic control.

Smith County construction projects updates:

Loop 323 West Widening at UPRR Underpass

• Limits: Tyler’s West Loop and SH 31

• Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview

• Cost: $12 million

• Anticipated Completion Date: Early 2017

Daytime work continues to apply the final surface through the project limits and install drainage on near Bellwood. Motorists should expect various daily lane closures and are encouraged to use alternate routes to reach their destinations when possible to avoid the construction project. The project includes widening Loop 323 from SH 31 to Shaw Street. The speed limit on Loop 323 in the work zone remains 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

• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2017

The widening of the westbound lanes has been completed and cleanup activities are ongoing. No lane closures are planned. The final surface will be applied in May 2017. A daily construction speed limit of 60 mph remains in place when work is being performed.

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
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2016

Hot mix operations continue inside Loop 323 on this 4.5-mile project to repair and resurface the roadway. Crews will also be placing driveways along the project limits. Expect 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
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2016

No work is planned at this time. FM 1804 is open to traffic. The 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

Expect lane closures as storm drain and embankment work continue for the eastbound lanes. The speed limit has been reduced to 55 mph during construction. This project is widening Spur 248 from two lanes to a four-lane divided roadway with flush median.

County Road Bridge Replacement Projects

· Limits: CR 4129 at Mill 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: Spring 2017

Crews plan to pour the bridge rail on CR 2138 this week which is closed for the bridge replacement project. No work is scheduled for CR 4129 and CR 3104. All three roads are closed for the construction of new bridges and approaches.

Gregg County – Longview Maintenance resumes mill and inlay work on SH 42 from Lantrip Street to the Rusk County line. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control. Bridge joint repairs continue on I-20 in both the eastbound and westbound lanes from the Harrison County line to SH 31. Expect alternating left lane closures.

Gregg County construction projects updates:

Loop 281 at FM 1845/Pine Tree Road (New Project)

• Limits: US 80 to Shofner Drive

• Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview.

• Cost: $4.54 million

• Anticipated Completion Date: January 2018

This Loop 281 construction project to widen the roadway from US 80 to just north of FM 1845 will take about a year to complete. The project has multiple traffic phases that include some overnight lane closures. Construction is scheduled to start Monday, January 16. Motorists should plan alternate routes as traffic will be reduced to one lane in all directions. Expect delays!

FM 2087 over Sabine River

• Limits: 500 feet north of bridge to 500 feet south of bridge

• Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview.

• Cost: $3.7 million

• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2017

The contractor is working on the substructure of the new bridge. Alternate routes have been established to move traffic around FM 2087 at the Sabine River which is closed until summer 2017 for construction of a new bridge. Local traffic is allowed to approach from the north or the south but is not allowed to cross the river. Motorists can take SH 31 from I-20 to Loop 281 or SH 322/SH 149 from I-20 to Loop 281. The project includes the construction of a new bridge and approaches, grading, asphalt concrete pavement base and surface, metal beam guard fence and pavement markings.

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
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2017

Current work includes hauling embankment, laying storm drains and other preparations for building the bridge on this new roadway 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.

FM 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 2017

This portion of FM 2275/George Richey Road is open to traffic but work continues with installation of metal beam guard fence at the bridge and closeout activities between US 259 and McCann Road. The project is constructing a new roadway from McCann Road to US 259.

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

• Anticipated Completion Date: March 2017

The new SH 31 Exit Ramp has been completed and the new signal activated but work continues with the contractor installing illumination, traffic signal, curb and gutter, inlets, embankment, decorative signage, the retaining wall and paving. This project is building a new overpass over the railroad crossing. Expect lane closures.

Anderson County – Palestine Maintenance plans to perform base repairs on FM 323 between FM 1817 and SH 294. Expect lane closures with flaggers 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

• Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2018

Work continues at the intersection of FM 294 and US 79 with periodic lane closures. Elsewhere on the project, embankment work is ongoing for the new northbound bridge as is culvert work under the existing northbound US 79 lanes at Tucker. Work also continues from CR 2205 to just south of FM 645. Motorists traveling FM 645 are reminded that US 79 traffic does not stop at this intersection where a northbound detour ramp is being built. 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.

SH 19 Widening Project

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

Widening activities continue in the southbound lanes. The contractor continues to work on culvert extensions, driveways and temporary lane widening throughout the project limits. Expect occasional lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car providing traffic control. The posted speed limit is 55 mph.

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: Early 2017

The contractor continues to conduct closeout activities on this project with the bridges open to traffic.

Off-System Bridge Replacement Project

Limits: County Road (CR) 2133 at Mack Creek between US 79 and FM 1990
Contractor: Fritcher Construction Services of Tyler
Cost: $499,832.22
Anticipated Completion Date: Early 2017

Work is progressing on this bridge replacement project with the road closed to traffic and detours in place.

Cherokee County – Jacksonville and Rusk Maintenance crews resume base and edge repairs on roadways around the county. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control.

Cherokee County construction projects updates:

US 69 Widening in Wells (New Project)

Limits: From 2 mile north of FM 1247 in Wells, south to 0.9 miles south of FM 1247
Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview
Cost: $17.6 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2018

The contractor will set barricades this week with construction getting underway on January 23. The project will widen US 69 through Wells from two lanes to four lanes with new curb and gutter and a two-way left turn lane through town. The speed limit is being reduced on the northern end of the project and will remain in effect until construction is complete.

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
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2016

Paving operations continue on this job to widen and resurface US 69. Expect lane closures.

US 79 Repairs and Resurfacing Project

Limits: From SH 204 to Mud Creek
Contractor: Reynolds & Kay
Cost: $5.7 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2017

Cement treating of the subgrade is being conducted in the eastbound lanes on this project to repair and resurface the roadway. The speed limit has been reduced and traffic fines double when workers are present.

Henderson County – Athens Maintenance plans to conduct pavement work on FM 3079. Expect lane closures with flaggers directing traffic through the work zone. A second crew resumes channel work on SH 31 and possibly SH 155. No lane closures planned.

Henderson County construction projects updates:

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
Anticipated Completion Date: November 2018

Expect short delays during work at the RM 2588 intersection in LaRue where the contractor will be removing pavement from US 175 for about 1,000 feet southward. A short segment of RM 2588 will remain unpaved while work continues at the intersection. Meanwhile, drivers should expect one lane carrying two-way traffic throughout the project limits as well as occasional daytime lane closures at various locations. Work continues to progress with traffic moved to the new alignment between the west end of Loop 60 to approximately one mile east of the loop. 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 is expanding US 175 from two lanes to a four-lane divided highway with a depressed median.

US 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 is preparing to pour the concrete bridge deck for the FM 315 Overpass bridges starting around mid-week. Motorists should use caution as temporary lane closures are implemented for FM 315 south of US 175 during this work. Hot mix applications on the eastbound lanes are also planned to get underway. US 175 through traffic should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway at this location. Meanwhile, night work continues between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m., Monday–Friday. Dirt and drainage work are ongoing around Poynor schools and several other locations. 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 4354/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.

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
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2019

The contractor continues to install and maintain storm water control measures throughout the project limits as well as install drainage box culverts. Work also continues on the culvert wing wall. Earthwork operations are also underway. Lane closures are possible. This project is expanding US 175 from two lanes to a four-lane divided highway with a depressed median.

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
Anticipated Completion Date: Early 2017

Mobile operations have been implemented as temporary centerline striping is applied. Work on FM 1616 is ongoing. FM 315 is complete.

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
Anticipated Completion Date: Early 2017

Work is winding down on this project with closeout activities underway.

Rusk County – Henderson Maintenance plans to continue base repairs on FM 1251 between FM 2658 and the Panola County line. Work will also be conducted on FM 2658 from SH 43 to FM 1251. Expect the roadways 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 North Project

Limits: From Star to Loop 571

Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
Cost: $4.3 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Early 2017

No work is scheduled on this 2.3 mile project that includes base repairs, mill and inlay of asphalt surface, applying a hot mix overlay, and upgrading the 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
Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2017

Embankment is being placed on the widened edges of this portion of US 79. Watch for moving equipment near the edge of the travel lanes. Expect lane closures and delays with one-way traffic control. Flaggers and a pilot car will guide traffic through the work zone. 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 Widening Project

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 2017

No work is planned on this project that consists of widening the pavement and installing milled centerline rumble strips on a three-mile section of roadway.

FM 95 Widening Project

Limits: FM 1798 to SH 315
Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
Cost: $2.5 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Early 2017

No work is scheduled for this project that is widening a four-mile section of the road and adding shoulders.

SH 43 Overlay Project (New Project)

Limits: From four miles south of FM 2658 to FM 3231
Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
Cost: $4.6 million
Anticipated Completion Date: January 2017

The contractor expects to apply the final striping to the roadway this week. Expect alternating lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car providing traffic control. The project consists of placing an asphalt overlay on the roadway, base repairs, and new metal beam guard fence.

SH 64 and US 79 Landscaping Project (New Project)

Limits: Various locations
Contractor: Tight Line Construction, LLC, of Lufkin
Cost: $145,000
Anticipated Completion Date: February 2017

The project consists of landscaping and installing raised beds at various locations along SH 64 and US 79. All work will be outside the travel lanes in the right-of-way and should not impact traffic flow.

Van Zandt County – Canton Maintenance plans to resume work to repair base failures on the I-20 Service Road behind the Safety Rest Area between Mile Marker 538 and 539. Once completed, work moves to FM 1995 between FM 314 and FM 773 to address base failures. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control.

Van Zandt County construction projects updates:

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
Anticipated Completion Date: January 2017

No work is scheduled on this widening job this week.

FM 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: January 2017

No work is scheduled on this project to widen the roadway as well as install safety end treatments and advance warning signs.

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

• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2018

No work is planned for this widening project this week.

FM 1256 Widening Project

• Limits: from FM 316 eastward to SH 19

• Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd.

• Cost: $5.8 million

• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2018

No work is planned on this project that is widening almost eight miles of the roadway.

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 continues work to remove the existing bridge on CR 3105 at Crooked Creek where a new bridge is being constructed. The roadway is closed to thru traffic with completion anticipated in February 2017. CR 3809 at Negro Creek is open to thru traffic.

I-20 Westbound Exit Relocation Project

• Limits: FM 314 WB Exit Ramp and Frontage Road

• Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd.

• Cost: $4.6 million

• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2017

Phase I construction on this I-20 project to relocate the westbound exit ramp at FM 314, and reconstruct the frontage road, continues with the contractor applying hot mix and preparing for concrete paving and roadway illumination installation. No lane closures are expected on I-20. Phase I of the project includes reconstructing the frontage road and building the new exit ramp 1.13 miles east of FM 314. This requires closing a portion of the frontage road for several months from approximately 500 feet east of the current exit ramp to about 3,250 feet eastward. The existing ramp and frontage road from the ramp west to FM 314 will remain open during this phase of work. Phase II will consist of constructing a detour from the FM 314 intersection eastward for about 2,000 feet, and completing the frontage road west to the intersection.

Wood County – Mineola Maintenance continues pavement level up work on FM 1254 and plans to conduct base repairs on FM 2088. Expect lane closures at all locations 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 from the inside lane through all three counties

– Debris Removal: Tuesday from the outside lane through all three counties

No lane closures planned but that is subject to change.



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