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TxDOT’s Weekly Roadwork Update

Posted/updated on: March 27, 2017 at 3:17 pm
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TYLER – Here’s a look at work planned in TxDOT’s Tyler District during the Weeks of March 27 and April 3. 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.

Smith County – Tyler Maintenance crews plan to continue base repair operations moving to SH 64W near FM 279, and on FM 206. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control at both locations.

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: Spring 2017

No lane closures are planned as the contractor continues cleanup activities on this job. The project widened Loop 323 from SH 31 to Shaw Street and replaced the railroad bridge. The speed limit on Loop 323 in the work zone remains 45 mph from SH 64 to Shaw Street until all work is completed.

SH 31E Widening Project

Limits: From FM 757 to FM 2012
Contractor: Reynolds & Kay, LTD
Cost: $7.8 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2017

Expect lane closures as the contractor conducts cleanup activities. The final surface will be applied in May. 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: Spring 2017

Cleanup activities continue on the 4.5-mile project to repair and resurface the roadway. Expect lane closures.

FM 1253 Widening Project

Limits: From County Road 462 S, 1.3 miles N of FM 857 S to FM 1805; FM 1804 from the 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: Summer 2017

Work to widen the last structure on FM 1253 is ongoing. Expect daily lane closures. No delays are expected on FM 1804 or FM 2015. The project includes 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

A portion of County Road 219 is closed as the contractor makes the tie-in to Spur 248. Storm drain and embankment work continue on the eastbound lanes. The speed limit has been reduced to 55 mph during construction. The 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

Cleanup activities continue on the project. All three roads are open to traffic.

Gregg County – Longview Maintenance plans to conduct routine maintenance on various roadways around the county. Minor delays can be expected during these moving operations.

Gregg County construction projects updates:

Landscape Improvements around Gregg County

Limits: Loop 281 at Bill Owens Parkway; Loop 281 at Summers Drive; Loop 281 at McCann Road; SH 31 and Business US 259 in Kilgore; Loop 485 at S. Main St; at S. Roden Street; US 271 at Airport Road
Contractor: AALC, Inc.
Cost: $254,000
Anticipated Completion Date: May 2017

This project consists of the construction of landscape planting and irrigation. The majority of the work will be conducted on the right-of-way with no impact to traffic. However, temporary delays can be expected during lane closures implemented to unload material and equipment.

SH 300/Gilmer Road and US 80 ADA Ramps

Limits: US 80 from Loop 281 to Spur 63 & SH 300 from FM 2275 to Hawkins Parkway
Contractor: Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc., of Minnesota
Cost: $1.4 million
Anticipated Completion Date: August 2017

Work is underway on Gilmer Road on this project to construct ADA curb ramps on SH 300 and US 80. Work includes removing the existing and building new ramps, sidewalks, hand rails and curb and gutter. There will be lane closures on the outside lanes in alternating directions as the work progresses. Expect delays!

Loop 281 at FM 1845/Pine Tree Road

Limits: From US 80 to Shofner Drive
Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview.
Cost: $4.54 million
Anticipated Completion Date: January 2018

Subgrade work is ongoing with traffic reduced to one lane in all directions on this project to widen Loop 281 from US 80 to just north of FM 1845. The project has multiple traffic phases that include some overnight lane closures. Motorists should use other routes to avoid delays. The project includes widening the roadway, installing storm drain, grading and base work, curb and gutter, raised medians, surface, signs and pavement markings.

Loop 281 at FM 2087 Overpass

Limits: From 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

Motorists should continue to use caution, expecting alternating lane closures at both ends of the project and on FM 2087 as the project nears completion. The contractor is placing final striping on Loop 281 and FM 2087. The project is building a new overpass over the railroad crossing.

FM 2087 over Sabine River

Limits: From 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: Late 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 late 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: From McCann Road west to SH 300 (Gilmer Road)
Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
Cost: $12.4 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2017

Ongoing work includes hauling embankment, laying storm drains and starting bridge construction on this new roadway to connect Gilmer and McCann roads. The intersection of Graystone Road and new George Richey Road/FM 2275 is closed to thru traffic. Local traffic can use SH 300 or McCann Road to access Graystone Road. All other traffic must use alternate routes. 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.

FM 2275 George Richey Extension (Segments II & III)

Limits: From McCann Road to US 259
Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
Cost: $12.8 million
Anticipated Completion Date: March 2017

The contractor continues close out activities on this project to build a new roadway between US 259 and McCann Road.

Anderson County – Palestine Maintenance plans to finish up mill and inlay work on US 84 between Loop 256 and FM 3266 before moving to US 79 where base repairs will be performed between the county line and SH 294. Expect daily lane closures at both locations.

Anderson County construction projects updates:

US 79 New Lane Construction Project

Limits: From 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: Fall 2017

The contractor has moved SH 294 traffic to the temporary detour and is now redesigning the intersection. The new intersection is expected to be completed in about two months. Meanwhile, work continues on the new northbound bridge. Other work includes concrete paving operations in the new northbound lanes between FM 645 and CR 2205; widening work for the turn lane close to the Tucker Store; and work on the northbound detour ramp at FM 645. US 79 traffic does not stop at this intersection. The 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.

SH 19 Widening Project

Limits: From 3.6 miles N of FM 837 (Henderson Co. line) south to .4 mile N 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. Work on culvert extensions, driveways and temporary lane widening continue 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

Close out activities are ongoing with the new 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

The road is closed to traffic with detours in place as the replacement bridge is built.

Cherokee County – Jacksonville maintenance crews plan to continue level up operations on FM 235 east of SH 110 while the Rusk crews perform base repairs on FM 1248, FM 2708 and SH 21. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control.

Cherokee County construction projects updates:

US 69 Widening through Wells

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 is clearing right-of-way and installing drainage structures. The project is widening 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 has been 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: Spring 2017

The contractor is conducting slope work and cleanup activities along the project limits on this job that’s widening and resurfacing 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

No work is currently scheduled on this job that’s repairing and resurfacing US 79.

Henderson County – Athens Maintenance plans to continue pavement repair operations on FM 3079 as well as channel work on SH 19 about two miles north of Loop 7. Expect lane closures at both locations with flaggers providing traffic control.

Henderson County construction projects updates:

US 175 Widening Project (Phase I)

Limits: From 0.1 miles SE of FM 804 near Baxter SE to 1.1 miles E of Loop 60E at Larue
Contractor: A.L. Helmcamp, Inc. and Big Creek Construction
Cost: $39.2 million
Anticipated Completion Date: November 2018

Work continues at the RM 2588 intersection in LaRue where the contractor is removing pavement from US 175 for about 1,000 feet southward. Expect short delays. A short segment of RM 2588 remains 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: From 1.1 miles E of Loop 60B at LaRue to 0.85 mile E 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 prepping the proposed eastbound lanes for hot mix applications. Work is also expected to be completed on the eastbound bridge in anticipation for a traffic switch that will occur in the next couple of months. 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: From 0.85 miles E of FM 315 in Poynor SE 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. Earth work operations continue as does work on the culvert wing wall. 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

There is currently no work being conducted on this project.

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

No work is currently being conducted on this project.

Rusk County – Henderson Maintenance plans to perform edge maintenance on FM 2867 from FM 840 to FM 1798 as well as on FM 782 from US 259 to FM 1797. Expect the roadways to be reduced to one lane carrying two-way traffic with flaggers and a pilot car directing traffic.

Rusk County construction projects updates:

US 79 South Widening 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

No work is planned for this project. Additional work will be conducted during summer sealcoat operations. 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 95 Widening Project

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

The contractor is installing guard fence on this job. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control. The project is widening a four-mile section of the road and adding shoulders.

Van Zandt County – Canton Maintenance plans to conduct base repairs on SH 198 from the Kaufman County line to Canton. Crews will also perform base repairs and edge work on FM 1995 from FM 773 to the Smith County line. Expect lane closures and delays with flaggers providing traffic control.

Van Zandt County construction projects updates:

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

Structure work continues along with roadway rehabilitation activities. Expect daily lane closures at various locations throughout the project limits of this job to widen FM 314.

FM 1256 Widening Project

Limits: From FM 316 eastward to SH 19
Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview
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

CR 4404 at Cream Level Creek is closed to through traffic. CR 2908 at Purtis Creek is also closed to through traffic with the contractor currently conducting work on the bridge deck and rail. Both CR 3105 at Crooked Creek and CR 3809 at Negro Creek are open to through traffic. The project is expected to be completed in the summer.

I-20 Westbound Exit Relocation Project

Limits: From FM 314 WB Exit Ramp and Frontage Road
Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview
Cost: $4.6 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2017

Phase I construction continues on this I-20 project to relocate the westbound exit ramp at FM 314, and reconstruct the frontage road. 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 plans to continue pavement level up work on FM 1254. Fog seal operations are scheduled for SH 37 and SH 154 in Quitman. 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

– Sweeping Operations: Monday through Wednesday on overpasses in all three counties

– Herbicide Operations: Throughout the week on the edges of mainlanes and service roads

– Small Sign Maintenance: Through all three counties

No lane closures are planned but that is subject to change.



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