TxDOT Project Updates

TYLER — Here’s a quick look at work planned in the Tyler District of the Texas Department of Transportation.

TYLER — Texas Department of Transportation construction contractor Big Creek Construction this week is planning to do approximately one day of daytime work on the West Loop 323 construction project. The work, which will involve re-shooting the seal coat surface that washed away during Friday morning’s rain, will be conducted during the day because the process is easier to control during daylight hours.

“Seal coating is as much art as science,” said TxDOT spokesman Larry Krantz. “It looks simple enough, but it’s a process that’s heavily dependent on proper weather conditions, including temperatures and humidity. And, as the rain on Friday reminded us, in spite of everyone’s best efforts, the weather can still be unpredictable.” Because of the moderate chances for rain in the 10-day forecast, crews will be standing by to perform the daytime work as soon as the weather permits. “We’re hoping to have this done by Monday or Tuesday, but Mother Nature is in control of things for the moment,” Krantz said. “We’re going to be absolutely sure we have the conditions we need before go.”

Once they get the go-ahead, crews will be reducing northbound WSW Loop 323 to one lane while the work is in progress. Crews have also been instructed not to begin setting lane closures before 9 a.m. After the daytime work is completed, crews will resume nighttime operations, which call for work to be done between 7:00pm and 5:00am Sunday-Thursday. “There will obviously be some inconvenience involved in correcting this,” Krantz said. “To minimize that, we’re asking folks to seek an alternate route of they can.”

GREGG COUNTY — Beginning as early as Wednesday this week, Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews are scheduled to perform pavement repairs on eastbound Interstate Highway 20 between the Smith County Line and Farm Road 3053 in Liberty City. Daytime lane closures will be in effect while the work is in progress. Motorists are encouraged to be prepared to reduce speed and merge in and around the work zone.

HENDERSON COUNTY — Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews this week are scheduled to perform seal coat operations on Farm Road 3225 in Tool, followed by the same work on Farm Road 1803 throughout the rest of the week. Daytime lane closures will be in effect in each location while the work is in progress, and flaggers and pilot vehicles will control traffic. Loose gravel may be present for several days following a seal coat application.

FRUITVALE — Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews this week are scheduled to continue approximately three weeks of pavement-repair work on U.S. Highway 80, moving into the Fruitvale area. Daytime lane closures will be in effect while the work is in progress. Motorists should be prepared to reduce speed and merge in and around the work zone.

WOOD COUNTY — Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews this week are scheduled to make base and pavement repairs on Farm Road 2422 between U.S. Highway 80 east of Mineola and Farm Road 1804, and in various locations on State Highway 182 between Alba and Quitman. Daytime lane closures will be in effect in each location while the work is in progress, and flaggers will control traffic in two-lane areas.

CHEROKEE COUNTY — Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews this week are scheduled to continue edge work on Farm Road 855 between U.S. Highway 69 in Mount Selman and Farm Road 346 south of Teaselville. Daytime lane closures will be in effect while the work is in progress, and flaggers will control traffic in two-lane areas.