TXDOT Project Updates
Posted/updated on: January 31, 2017 at 12:17 pm
EAST TEXAS — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the Week of Jan. 30, 2017. 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.
The new Loop 281 widening project is underway at FM 1845/Pine Tree Road in Longview. The contractor, Longview Bridge and Road, is removing the existing median and has reduced traffic to one lane in all directions. Motorists should use alternate routes to avoid delays. Additional information is available in the Gregg County section of this news release.
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.
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: Winter 2016
The contractor is placing the final striping and conducting cleanup work on the project. Expect various daily lane closures. 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
Slope repairs are being performed along with other activities. 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 as driveways and intersections are addressed on this 4.5-mile project to repair and resurface the roadway. Crews also will 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
Work resumes at the Sabine River Bridge. 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 conduct hot mix operations 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 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
Construction has begun 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 plan alternate routes to avoid delays due to traffic being reduced to one lane in all directions.
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 making 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: March 2017
The contractor is working on closeout activities on this project to build a new roadway between US 259 and McCann Road.
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
On this job, the contractor is installing illumination, embankment, decorative signage, retaining walls, and rock paving. Expect alternating lane closures in the area of SH 31. The project is building a new overpass over the railroad crossing.
Henderson County – Athens Maintenance plans to apply fog seal to several roadways including FM 1615 from the End of State Maintenance to SH 19; FM 1803 from SH 31 to FM 317; and Loop 60 from US 175 to US 175. Expect lane closures with flaggers directing traffic through the work zone.
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
Preparations are being made to pour the concrete bridge deck for the FM 315 overpass bridges. Motorists should use caution as temporary lane closures are implemented for FM 315 south of US 175 during this work. Hot mix applications are set to start on the eastbound lanes. US 175 through traffic should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway at this location. 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.
Rusk County – Henderson Maintenance plans to conduct ditch work on FM 782 between FM 1716 and FM 1797. Flaggers and a pilot car will provide traffic control with the roadway reduced to one lane carrying two-way traffic.
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
The contractor continues closeout activities. Expect alternating lane closures 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 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
Embankment and flex base are being placed on the edges of this portion of US 79. Watch for moving equipment near the edge of the travel lanes. 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.
Van Zandt County – Canton Maintenance plans to conduct base repairs on FM 2339 between FM 279 and FM 773 as well as on FM 1995 between FM 773 and the Smith County line. Expect lane closures 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
The contractor plans to start work on the cross structures between SH 64 and I-20 on this widening project. Expect lane closures.
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
