TxDOT’s Weekly Roadwork Update
Posted/updated on: March 6, 2017 at 4:44 pm
TYLER – Here’s a look at work planned in TxxDOT’s Tyler District during the Week of March 6. 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.
Mill and inlay operations continue on US 69 in Jacksonville at the start of the week before moving to SH 64/Fifth Street in Tyler around mid-week. This type of work requires lane closures that cause traffic delays. The contractor, Madden Contracting Company, will conduct work between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Work locations are:
– US 69 in Jacksonville from US 175 to Loop 456
– SH 64/Fifth Street in Tyler from SH 155 continuing through town to the east side at Loop 323
Elsewhere, motorists should prepare for a major change ahead for the intersection of US 79 and SH 294 in Palestine. Work continues to build a detour to carry SH 294 traffic during the construction of a new permanent intersection. SH 294 traffic will be redirected to the temporary pavement being built immediately south of the railroad crossing. Caution advised as traffic acclimates to this change in traffic pattern. The new intersection will be built to create a more standard “T†intersection with US 79. Additional project information is available below in the Anderson County section of this release under the heading US 79 New Lane Construction Project.
Officials set a groundbreaking ceremony for 9:30 a.m. Monday, on TxDOT right-of-way immediately north of Wells City Hall, for the US 69 widening project through Wells. US 69 is being widened from two lanes to four lanes with a two-way left turn lane through town. More project information is available in the Cherokee County section of this story under the heading US 69 Widening in Wells.
Smith County – Tyler Maintenance crews plan to perform pavement repairs on US 271 near I-20 as well as base repairs on FM 3767 between Loop 323 and FM 2908. 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
The contractor continues cleanup activities as this job nears completion. The project is widening Loop 323 from SH 31 to Shaw Street and replacing the railroad bridge. 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
The contractor plans to conduct shoulder work. Expect lane closures. 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: Spring 2017
Permanent striping is being applied to the roadway as 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 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: Summer 2017
No work is scheduled for this project which 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
Work continues on the eastbound lanes including storm drains and embankment. Crews will start cement treating as well. Expect lane closures. 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
Slope work continues as the contractor conducts cleanup activities on CR 2138. No work is scheduled for CR 4129 or CR 3104. All three roads are closed for the construction of new bridges and approaches.
Gregg County – Longview Maintenance moves its mill and inlay operations to FM 2208 between US 80 and US 259. Expect the roadway to be reduced to one lane with flaggers providing traffic control.
Gregg County construction projects updates:
Loop 281 at FM 1845/Pine Tree Road
Limits: US 80 to Shofner Drive
Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview.
Cost: $4.54 million
Anticipated Completion Date: January 2018
Work on the subgrade continues 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.
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: 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: McCann Road west to SH 300 (Gilmer Road)
Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
Cost: $12.4 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2017
Work continues with the Graystone Road and new George Richey Road/FM 2275 intersection closed to thru traffic. Local traffic can use SH 300 or McCann Road to access Graystone Road. All other traffic must use alternate routes. Ongoing 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.
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
Decorative signage and landscaping are being installed on this job. The contractor will also place a final layer of asphalt on Loop 281 and FM 2087. Expect alternating lane closures around SH 31. The project is building a new overpass over the railroad crossing.
Anderson County – Palestine Maintenance resumes base repairs on FM 19 between Frankston and Neches. Mill and inlay work could start Wednesday on US 287 between Loop 256 east for three miles to FM 3266. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control at both locations.
Anderson County construction projects updates:
US 79 New Lane Construction Project
Limits: 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
Work continues to build a detour at the intersection of SH 294 in Palestine. Traffic will soon be moved to the detour until the redesigned intersection is completed. Work on the new northbound bridge is ongoing as is asphalt paving on the new northbound lanes from CR 2133 to CR 2205. Motorists should remain alert for turning truck traffic during both operations. 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: 3.6 miles north of FM 837 (Henderson Co. line) south to .4 mile north 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
Closeout 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 and Rusk maintenance crews resume overlay level up on FM 235 from SH 110 to FM 2274. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control.
Cherokee County construction projects updates:
US 69 Widening in 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 will widen 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
Slope work and cleanup activities continue 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 resume surface repairs on FM 3079 between FM 315 and FM 314. A second crew continues culvert repairs on SH 31 between Malakoff and Loop 7 in Athens. Expect lane closures at both locations with flaggers providing traffic control.
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
Work continues at the RM 2588 intersection in LaRue where the contractor will be 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: 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
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: 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 ongoing. 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
Work is winding down on this project with closeout activities ongoing.
Rusk County – Henderson Maintenance plans to conduct edge repairs on FM 1798 from US 79 to FM 840. Expect the roadway to be reduced to one lane carrying two-way traffic with flaggers and a pilot car handling traffic control.
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
Work continues to place embankment and flex base 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.
FM 3135 Widening Project
Limits: 1.9 miles NE of US 79 (W of CR 222) north to 1.7 miles SW of FM 1251 (CR 262)
Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
Cost: $2 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Early 2017
No work is planned on this project that consists of widening the pavement and installing milled centerline rumble strips on a three-mile section of roadway.
FM 95 Widening Project
Limits: FM 1798 to SH 315
Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
Cost: $2.5 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Early 2017
Guard fence and culvert extensions are being installed. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control. This project is widening a four-mile section of the road and adding shoulders.
SH 43 Overlay Project
Limits: From four miles south of FM 2658 to FM 3231
Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
Cost: $4.6 million
Anticipated Completion Date: March 2017
The contractor plans to conduct edge work on the roadway. This project consists of placing an asphalt overlay, base repairs, and new metal beam guard fence.
SH 64 and US 79 Landscaping Project
Limits: Various locations
Contractor: Tight Line Construction, LLC, of Lufkin
Cost: $145,000
Anticipated Completion Date: March 2017
Landscaping and the installation of raised beds at various locations along SH 64 and US 79 is the focus of this project. All work will be outside the travel lanes in the right-of-way and should not impact traffic flow.
Van Zandt County – Canton Maintenance plans to conduct fog seal operations on SH 64 between FM 279 and FM 16 as well as on FM 2339 between FM 279 and FM 773. 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 as roadway rehabilitation begins. 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
Bridge construction continues with CR 3105 at Crooked Creek expected to open to traffic by week’s end. The contractor is installing guardrail, mow strip and seeding. On CR 2908 at Purtis Creek, work includes the installation of erosion controls, right-of-way preps and bridge structure items. Both roads are closed to traffic. CR 3809 at Negro Creek is open to thru traffic. The project is expected to be completed in the summer.
I-20 Westbound Exit Relocation Project
Limits: 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
The contractor continues to tie in reinforcing steel and place concrete paving as 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 continues pavement level up work up on FM 1254 and edge repairs on FM 49. Expect lane closures at both 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: Gregg County Monday – Wednesday; lane closure on Sabine River Bridge
– Pothole Repairs: Van Zandt County on Tuesday
– Backfilling Operations: Smith County on Thursday
No lane closures are planned but that is subject to change.
