TxDOT’s Weekly Roadwork Update
Posted/updated on: April 17, 2017 at 4:05 pm
TYLER – Here’s a look at work planned in TxDOT’s Tyler District during the Week of April 17. 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.
FM 344 is set to close Monday, April 17, at Grove Club Lake just west of SH 110 outside of Whitehouse as the contractor, Red Barron Construction, of Lindale, replaces the culvert and restores the pavement. Drivers will have to take other routes to reach their destinations during this work. The suggested detour has drivers taking FM 756 to FM 346 and back to SH 110. Message boards have been installed advising motorists of the closure. Repairs should take about two months to complete. The cost to replace the culvert is $348,000.
In Henderson County, the US 175 Phase II Project from LaRue to Poynor will soon undergo a traffic switch. The contractor is preparing the newly constructed eastbound lanes to start carrying two-way traffic. The move for both the eastbound and westbound travel lanes is currently planned for Wednesday, April 26. Traffic will remain in this configuration for the duration of the project which is expected to be completed in the summer. Get more information on this Phase II US 175 project in the Henderson County section of this story.
Smith County – Tyler Maintenance crews plan to continue resurfacing work on FM 346 between Whitehouse and Troup. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control at both locations.
Smith County construction projects updates:
FM 344 Culvert Replacement Project (New Project)
Limits: At Bell Branch Creek (approximately 1 mile west of SH 110)
Contractor: Red Baron Building Company, LLC
Cost: $348,000
Anticipated completion date: Summer of 2017
FM 344 is scheduled to close at 9 a.m., Monday, April 17, for repairs. Motorists will have to use other routes to reach their destinations. A detour route is in place: take FM 756 to FM 346 to SH 110. This project to replace the existing culvert and restore the pavement should be completed within two months.
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
No lane closures or delays expected on this project where the contractor is conducting cleanup activities. The project widened Loop 323 from SH 31 to Shaw Street and replaced the railroad bridge. The speed limit on Loop 323 in the work zone remains 45 mph from SH 64 to Shaw Street until all work is completed.
SH 31E Widening Project
Limits: From FM 757 to FM 2012
Contractor: Reynolds & Kay, LTD
Cost: $7.8 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2017
Expect lane closures as cleanup activities continue. The final surface will be applied in May. A daily construction speed limit of 60 mph remains in place when work is being performed.
SH 155 Resurfacing Project (New Project)
Limits: From 2.0 miles south of US 80 (Upshur C/L), south to I-20
Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
Cost: $9.3 Million
Anticipated completion date: Summer of 2017
The contractor is conducting mill & inlay operations on this project to repair the existing pavement structure and place a new Porous Friction Course (PFC) surface. Expect lane closures and delays and watch for flaggers and other personnel, signage and other devices to help you navigate through the work zone.
US 271 Repairs and Resurfacing Project (Notice of Project Completion)
Limits: From FM 2015 southward to Oakwood Street/Spur 147 in Tyler
Contractor: Reynolds & Kay
Cost: $4.3 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2017
This 4.5-mile project to repair and resurface the roadway is complete.
FM 1253 Widening Project
Limits: From County Road 462 S, 1.3 miles N of FM 857 S to FM 1805; FM 1804 from the 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
Structure widening continues on FM 1253. Expect daily lane closures. No delays are expected on FM 1804 or FM 2015. The project includes 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 with cement treating and placing storm drainage on the eastbound lanes. A portion of County Road 219 remains closed as the contractor makes the tie-in to Spur 248. The speed limit has been reduced to 55 mph during construction. The 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
Cleanup activities continue on the project. All three roads are open to traffic.
Gregg County – Longview Maintenance plans to conduct culvert repairs on several roadways including, FM 2275/George Richey Road near White Oak Road; FM 2206/Harrison Road near Premier Road; and on FM 1845/Pine Tree Road near Shiloh Road. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control at all locations.
Gregg County construction projects updates:
Landscape Improvements around Gregg County
Limits: Loop 281 at Bill Owens Parkway; Loop 281 at Summers Drive; Loop 281 at McCann Road; SH 31 and Business US 259 in Kilgore; Loop 485 at S. Main St; at S. Roden Street; US 271 at Airport Road
Contractor: AALC, Inc.
Cost: $254,000
Anticipated Completion Date: May 2017
This project consists of the construction of landscape planting and irrigation. The majority of the work will be conducted on the right-of-way with no impact to traffic. However, temporary delays can be expected during lane closures implemented to unload material and equipment.
SH 300/Gilmer Road and US 80 ADA Ramps
Limits: US 80 from Loop 281 to Spur 63 & SH 300 from FM 2275 to Hawkins Parkway
Contractor: Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc., of Minnesota
Cost: $1.4 million
Anticipated Completion Date: August 2017
Work continues on Gilmer Road and US 80 on this project to construct ADA curb ramps. Work includes removing the existing and building new ramps, sidewalks, hand rails and curb and gutter. There will be lane closures on the outside lanes in alternating directions as the work progresses. Expect delays!
Loop 281 at FM 1845/Pine Tree Road
Limits: From US 80 to Shofner Drive
Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview.
Cost: $4.54 million
Anticipated Completion Date: January 2018
Subgrade work is ongoing 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.
Loop 281 at FM 2087 Overpass
Limits: From 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
The contractor is conducting closeout activities as this project nears completion. The project is building a new overpass over the railroad crossing.
FM 2087 over Sabine River
Limits: From 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: From McCann Road west to SH 300 (Gilmer Road)
Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
Cost: $12.4 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2017
Ongoing work includes hauling embankment, laying storm drains and starting bridge construction on this new roadway to connect Gilmer and McCann roads. The intersection of Graystone Road and new George Richey Road/FM 2275 is closed to thru traffic. Local traffic can use SH 300 or McCann Road to access Graystone Road. All other traffic must use alternate routes. 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) (Notice of Project Completion)
Limits: From McCann Road to US 259
Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
Cost: $12.8 million
Anticipated Completion Date: March 2017
This project to build a new roadway between US 259 and McCann Road is complete.
Anderson County – Palestine Maintenance plans to conduct base repairs on FM 19 between Neches and Frankston. Expect daily lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control.
Anderson County construction projects updates:
US 79 New Lane Construction Project
Limits: From 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
SH 294 traffic remains on the temporary detour as work continues to redesign the intersection at US 79. The new intersection is expected to be completed in a few weeks. Work also continues on the new northbound bridge as well as 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: From 3.6 miles N of FM 837 (Henderson Co. line) south to .4 mile N 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
Close out 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 maintenance crews plan to conduct base repairs on FM 2493 east of US 69. The Rusk crew plans to perform base repairs on FM 1248 and FM 2962. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control.
Cherokee County construction projects updates:
US 69 Widening through 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 installing drainage structures. The project is widening 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 (Notice of Project Completion)
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
Work has been completed on this job that widened and resurfaced US 69.
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.
FM 22 Safety Treatment Project
Limits: From 1.5 MI W of FM 768, E to SH 110
Contractor: Highway 19 Construction
Cost: $1 million
Anticipated completion date: Fall 2017
This project is treating fixed objects for safety. The contractor is currently installing erosion control measures and drainage structures on the south side of the roadway. Expect daily lane closures.
Henderson County – Athens Maintenance plans to resume bridge repair work on FM 1667 and perform base repairs on FM 2588 near US 175. Expect lane closures at both locations with flaggers providing traffic control.
Henderson County construction projects updates:
US 175 Widening Project (Phase I)
Limits: From 0.1 miles SE of FM 804 near Baxter SE to 1.1 miles E 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 is 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: From 1.1 miles E of Loop 60B at LaRue to 0.85 mile E of FM 315 at Poynor
Contractor: Sundt Construction, Inc., of San Antonio
Cost: $37.8 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Late Summer 2017
Hot mix applications are ongoing in the proposed EB lanes for this project. The contractor is working towards finishing up guard rail, hot mix, and striping in anticipation of a traffic switch scheduled for Wednesday April 26, 2017 that will put both the EB and WB traffic in the new EB lanes. This two-way traffic configuration will remain in place for the duration of construction for this project. The limits of the detour will be from approximately .5 miles west of CR 4404 to .852 miles east of FM 315. 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: From 0.85 miles E of FM 315 in Poynor SE 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. Earth work and flex-base operations continue as does work on the culvert wing wall. 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
No work is currently being conducted on this project.
Rusk County – Henderson Maintenance plans to perform edge maintenance on FM 95 from US 84 to the Nacogdoches County line. Expect the roadway to be reduced to one lane carrying two-way traffic with flaggers and a pilot car directing traffic.
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
Motorists can expect closures and brief delays as the contractor mills the asphalt surface. 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 95 Widening Project
Limits: From FM 1798 to SH 315
Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
Cost: $2.5 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Early 2017
The contractor is installing guard fence on this job. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control. The project is widening a four-mile section of the road and adding shoulders.
Van Zandt County – Canton Maintenance plans to conduct mill and inlay operations on roadways mainly in the Grand Saline area: on SH 110 between US 80 and FM 1255; on US 80 between the Smith County line and Edgewood; and on FM 17 between FM 1652 and I-20. Expect lane closures and delays with flaggers providing traffic control. Additionally, edge repair work is planned for FM 17 from US 80 to the Wood County line necessitating 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
Structure work continues along with roadway rehabilitation activities. 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
CR 4404 at Cream Level Creek is closed to through traffic. CR 2908 at Purtis Creek is also closed to through traffic with the contractor currently conducting work on the bridge deck and rail. Both CR 3105 at Crooked Creek and CR 3809 at Negro Creek are open to through traffic. The project is expected to be completed in the summer.
I-20 Westbound Exit Relocation Project
Limits: From 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
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 plans to conduct pavement level up work on FM 1647 as well as base repairs on FM 2088 and FM 2225. Expect lane closures at all 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
– Delineator Upgrades: Monday through Friday through all three counties, working from the median
– High Mast Luminaire Maintenance: Monday through Thursday in all three counties
– Guardrail Repairs: Tuesday and Wednesday through all three counties
– Small Sign Maintenance: Wednesday and Thursday through all three counties
No lane closures are planned but that is subject to change.
