Several Highway Construction Projects are to Resume

TYLER — Warmer daytime and overnight temperatures mean work is set to resume next week on some local highway construction projects that have lain dormant during the colder months, and work is scheduled to begin on several others. In all, there will be an additional 15 active Texas Department of Transportation work zones next week throughout the eight-county Tyler District, on top of the maintenance and construction jobs that remained active over the winter months. Work is scheduled to resume on the following construction projects:

Smith County
● FM 757, FM 1252, FM 2015 — Adding shoulders to FM 757 between IH 20 and FM 2767; to FM 1252 between SCR 3104 and the Gregg County Line; and to FM 2015 between IH 20 and US 271. The approximate $2.7 million project let in June and began August 29. The project is scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2012. Madden Contracting, Inc., of Minden, La., is the contractor.
● SH 110, FM 1253 — Adding shoulders to SH 110 between FM 1253 and Interstate 20, and adding centerline rumble strips on SH 110 between the Van Zandt County Line and Loop 323 in Tyler. Adding shoulders to FM 1253 between US 80 and FM 857. The approximate $1.4 million project let in June 2011, began in August, and is scheduled for completion in spring 2012. A.L. Helmcamp, Inc., of Buffalo, Texas, is the contractor.

Gregg County
● FM 349, FM 1844, FM 2011 – Adding 3-foot shoulders to FM 349 between FM 2276 and FM 2011; FM 1844 between Burnam Road and Hamby Road; and on FM 2011 between FM 2087 and the Rusk County Line. Also adds centerline rumble strips and seal coat on FM 1844 between Upshur County Line and US 259. The approximate $3.5 million project let in October 2010, began in June 2011 and is scheduled to be completed in summer 2012. A.L. Helmcamp, Inc., of Buffalo, Texas, is the contractor.

Henderson County
● RM 2329 – Repair and resurface between FM 316 and US 175. The $1.2 million project let in January 2011 and began in May. Work on this project is suspended until spring. The project is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2012. A.L. Helmcamp, Inc., of Buffalo, Texas is the contractor.

Work is scheduled to begin next week on the following projects::
Smith County
● Interstate 20 – Repair and resurface Interstate 20 between the Smith/Van Zandt County Line and US 69 in Lindale. The approximate $2.1 million project let to contract in January and is scheduled begin construction May 7. Reynolds & Kay, Ltd., of Tyler, is the contractor.
● US 271 – Repairing and resurfacing US 271 at its intersection with IH 20. The project is scheduled to begin in May. Reynolds & Kay, Ltd., of Tyler, is the contractor.

Gregg County
● Interstate 20 – Bridge rail and guard fence repairs at EB SH 31, EB UPRR bridge, EB and WB Crazy Bess Bayou (just east of FM 2087). The approximate $401,000 project is scheduled to begin in May. Ray Faris, Inc, is the contractor. Some ramp closures and detours will be required in each location while work is in progress.

Rusk County
● US 84 – Repairing and resurfacing US 84 between the Angelina River and FM 2753. The approximate $2.6 million project let to contract in January and is scheduled to begin May 1. Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview, is the contractor.

Van Zandt County
● FM 17 – Add shoulders and resurface FM 17 between SH 110 in Grand Saline and Interstate 20. The approximate $3.7 million project let to contract in March and is scheduled to begin work in the spring. D.L. Lennon Inc., of Commerce, is the contractor.

Wood County
● FM 778 – Adding shoulders and applying a seal coat to FM 778 between SH 37 in Quitman and FM 49 in Hainesville. The approximate $2.2 million project let to contract in March and is scheduled begin construction in the summer or early fall. Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview is the contractor.

“We’ve got a lot of work to do this summer,” Krantz said, adding that additional projects would be breaking ground in the coming months. “All of it aimed at improving the safety and overall condition of your highway system. Please be careful in and around work zones.”