TxDOT Project Updates

EAST TEXAS — Here’s a quick look at work planned in the Tyler District during the Week of September 22.

SMITH COUNTY – Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) maintenance crews in Smith County this week are conducting milling operations on State Highway 155 South at Dog Wood City southbound from the city limits to the Henderson County Line this week. Daytime lane closures will be in effect. Motorists are reminded to slow down and be prepared merge in and around work zones.

ANDERSON COUNTY – Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) maintenance crews are performing repairs to the edges of Farm Road 2022 south of Slocum. Expect lane closures at all locations with traffic control provided by flaggers or other devices such as arrow boards and signs. Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention in work zones.

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) maintenance crews are conducting work on U.S. Highway 79 between State Highway 204 and State Highway 110 while another crew will be making repairs on Farm Road 13 between State Highway 135 and State Highway 42. This work is expected to take about two weeks to complete. Slow down and remain attentive when traveling through the work zone which has the roadway reduced to one lane with flaggers.

GREGG COUNTY – Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) maintenance crews are working to finish milling and seal coat operations on State Highway 135 in the Kilgore area. This project runs for about a mile and a half from Old Gladewater Highway south through the traffic circle to the Gregg/Rusk County Line. It is a multi-phase project that includes doing base repair work, followed by the application of a seal coat and a hot mix overlay. The work includes reducing the roadway to one travel lane through the area. Motorists can expect delays and are encouraged to allow extra time or use alternate routes to reach their destinations. Motorists are remind to obey all traffic control devices put in place for the safety of the traveling public and workers.

The Longview Area Office has several construction projects planned for the week.

*The contractor has started clearing between Judson Road and Airline as the Farm Road 2275 George Richey Extension construction continues. The project runs from McCann Road to U.S. Highway 259. Current work is not expected to impact traffic.
*Construction continues at the intersection of Farm Road 2208 (Alpine Road) and Smelley Road. The construction stretches less than a mile from North Loop 281 to the Gregg/Harrison County Line. The work includes widening the roadway, drainage structures, seal coat and hot mix work all in preparation for the installation of a turn lane and upgrading the flashing yellow lights to a full traffic signal. This will require daytime lane closures causing delays to the traveling public. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes during construction.
*Work on the Loop 281 railroad overpass construction continues between State Highway 31 South to Ray Street in Longview and includes placing new signs and striping on new detour pavement, and conducting embankment work. This work is being conducted out of traffic so any impacts to traffic will be minimal.

*State Highway 42 widening construction from Interstate Highway 20 S to State Highway 31 in Kilgore continues with placing concrete curb and gutter and driveways. Drivers should use caution as daily traffic control will include narrow lanes in this ongoing work.
*Construction of the bridge continues on Spinks Chapman Road southwest of the Interstate Highway20 and State Highway 31 interchange near Kilgore. Spinks-Chapman Road is closed to through traffic between Meadows Lane and Norris Road while the bridge is under construction. Motorists must use alternative routes to reach their destinations.

HENDERSON COUNTY – Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews in Athens are conducting base repair work on Farm Road 607 next week from State Highway 31 in Brownsboro to Loop 60 in Larue. We are also doing edge repairs in other locations around the county as a moving operation. Motorists can expect day time lane closures using flaggers for traffic control.

Elsewhere, on Farm Road 317 from Farm Road 607 to Farm Road 314, the contractor is finishing up culvert work and preparing for widening operations as part of the Farm Road 198 project. Expect lane closures on this job.

RUSK COUNTY, Texas – Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) maintenance crews in Henderson this week are performing edge work on U.S. Highway 259 south from U.S. Highway 79 to Farm Road 1798. Motorists should expect daytime lane closures.

Elsewhere, work on the construction project to widen State Highway 64 in Henderson is scheduled to resume. The project consists of widening the existing two-lane roadway and constructing a four-lane facility along with a continuous Left Turn Lane. The contractor, L.S. Equipment Co., of Henderson, will perform the majority of the work outside the existing travel lanes, thereby lessening the impact on traffic. As work progresses motorists may experience delays due to periodic daytime lane closures. The $2.1 million project got under way in August 2013 and has had some delays due to utility adjustments and other unforeseen issues, but is expected to be completed in summer 2015.

VAN ZANDT COUNTY – Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews continue necessary maintenance work at various locations around Van Zandt County. Work continues on several construction projects in the area:
*The contractor is pouring abutments on the bridge replacement project on County Road 2504 at Dry Lacy Fork, which remains closed to traffic.
*County Road 2405 is now open but use caution as the contractor continues to clean up debris from the right-of-way.
*District Seat Coat operations are wrapping up on U.S. 80. Highway. Expect lane closures as this project comes to a close.

WOOD COUNTY – The contractor for the U.S. 69 widening project in Mineola this week is seeding the right of way, watering and installing centerline texturing from SL 564 in Mineola to Farm Road 779 in Golden. Expect lane closures in this area. Meanwhile on State Highway 154, the contractor will be reworking some of the striping West of Quitman and watering vegetation. Expect lane closures to remain the norm as the job progresses so use caution.