TxDOT Road Projects Update
Posted/updated on: June 12, 2017 at 4:00 pm
TYLER – Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the Week of June 12th. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues.
Milling operations get underway on Interstate Highway 20. Work is tentatively set to start Tuesday in Van Zandt County and will be conducted in the eastbound and westbound outside lanes as well as at the Safety Rest Area. Work is slated for the eastbound, outside lane from Mile Marker 529-536; and the westbound, outside lane Mile Markers 528, 529 and 533-539. Once work is completed in Van Zandt County, the operation moves to various locations through Smith and Gregg counties.
Smith County construction projects updates:
Farm Road 344 Culvert Replacement 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 2017
Concrete work continues on this project to replace the culvert on FM 344 at Bell Branch Creek near Whitehouse. The job also includes restoring the pavement. The roadway is closed at this location and motorists must use other routes to reach their destinations. A detour route is in place: take FM 756 to FM 346 to SH 110. 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
Motorists are encouraged to avoid these roads as seal coat operations are conducted, weather permitting. Expect lane closures and delays on the project to widen, seal and resurface the roads.
State Highway 31E Widening Project
*Limits: From FM 757 to FM 2012
*Contractor: Reynolds & Kay, LTD
*Cost: $7.8 million
*Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2017
Seal coat operations are expected to begin, weather permitting. This will be followed by the application of a Porous Friction Course (PFC) surface. Expect lane closures and possible delays. The speed limit during work hours is 60 mph.
State Highway 31E Widening Project
*Limits: From Loop 323 to FM 850
*Contractor: Reynolds & Kay, LTD
*Cost: $1.8 million
*Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2017
This project is expected to begin soon to place a one course surface treatment and a new Porous Friction Course (PFC) surface on the roadway.
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
Eastbound lane work includes cement treating, processing flex base, and storm drainage placement. The speed limit is 55 mph during construction to widen Spur 248 from two lanes to a four-lane divided roadway with flush median.
State Highway 155 Resurfacing 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
No work is being conducted on this project to repair the existing pavement structure and place a new Porous Friction Course (PFC) surface. Expect lane closures and delays when work resumes with flaggers and signage in place to assist traffic through the work zone.
State Highway 64 Resurfacing Project
*Limits: From Loop 323 to 0.7 mile west of FM 724
*Contractor: IOC Company of Edinberg, TX
*Cost: $1.7 million
*Anticipated completion date: Summer 2017
No work is scheduled on this project to place a new Porous Friction Course (PFC) surface on the roadway from Loop 323 to just past Tyler Pounds Airport. Expect lane closures and delays during this work with flaggers providing traffic control.
Interstate Highway 20 Resurfacing Project
*Limits: From US 69 to FM 14 WB only
*Contractor: Clark Construction
*Cost: $2.9 million
*Anticipated completion date: Summer of 2017
Work gets underway this month on this project to place a new Porous Friction Course (PFC) surface in the westbound lanes and install updates to the metal beam guard fence along this stretch of I-20. Expect lane closures and delays with flaggers providing traffic control.
Turn Lanes Project
*Limits: Various locations throughout Tyler
*Contractor: Lonestar Equipment Company, Inc.
*Cost: $2.4 million
*Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2018
Work starts this month on this project to add right turn lanes to various intersections in Tyler. Work is scheduled to begin on Loop 323 between Broadway Ave. and Old Bullard Rd. before moving to US 69. Work will occur at Cumberland, then Independence, South Donnybrook, Rice, South Town and wrap up at Grande and FM 2493.
Gregg County – Longview Maintenance plans to conduct overlay operations on Farm Road 1845 from Farm Road 2605 to the Farm Road 2275/George Richey Road. Work begins at the intersection of Farm Road 2275/GRR and Farm Road 1845. Expect the roadway to be reduced to one lane with flaggers providing traffic control.
Gregg County construction projects updates:
State Highway 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
Crews continue to construct ADA curb ramps on SH 300/Gilmer Road and US 80. Work includes removing the existing and building new ramps, sidewalks, hand rails and curb and gutter. Expect outside lane closures in alternating directions as the work progresses on both roadways.
Loop 281 at Farm Road 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
Traffic is reduced to one lane in all directions as subgrade work continues on this project to widen Loop 281 from US 80 to just north of FM 1845. Work will be conducted in multiple traffic phases that could require 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 Farm Road 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: Spring 2017
Closeout activities continue on this project to build a new overpass over the railroad crossing. Motorists can expect closures and delays starting the week of June 5 when a private contractor conducts repairs to the pedestrian overpass on US 80 at Good Shepherd Hospital. Lane closures will be necessary as work progresses across US 80. Alternate routes suggested during this work.
Farm RoadM 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
With the deck completed, the contractor is currently working to form the new bridge rails. 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.
Farm Road 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
Graystone Road is now open allowing traffic to proceed through the new George Richey Road intersection to McCann Road. This is for access to the northern portion of Graystone Road. The contractor is hauling embankment, laying storm drains and building the new bridge. The project includes constructing two bridges and a four-lane roadway with center left turn lanes from McCann Road to SH 300/Gilmer Road.
Anderson County – Palestine Maintenance plans to conduct level up operations on U.S. Highway 287N between Cayuga and the Trinity River. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control.
Anderson County construction projects updates:
U.S. Highway 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
Southbound traffic has been moved to the newly paved section from Tucker Store to the Trinity River Relief Bridge and the new SH 294 intersection is open to traffic. Northbound traffic will continue in the same travel lane for now as work gets underway in the existing southbound lanes. Other ongoing work includes: concrete paving operations in the new northbound lanes between FM 645 and CR 2205, and work on the new FM 645 Overpass. The project is expanding 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.
State Highway 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: Winter 2017
Southbound SH 19 traffic has been moved to the newly widened portion of roadway. Work to widen the northbound lanes by adding shoulders and passing lanes is now set to get underway. Other work ongoing throughout the project limits includes pavement work and driveway installation. The posted speed limit is 55 mph. Expect delays and multiple lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car providing traffic control.
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: Summer 2017
The road is closed and traffic is detoured for the construction of a new bridge at Mack Creek on CR 2133. Progress on the project has recently been delayed due to weather and materials. Work is expected to resume on Monday, June 12th.
Off-System Bridge Replacement Project (New Project)
*Limits: County Road 458 at Beaver Creek and County Road 2418 at Otter Creek
*Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road Ltd. Of Longview
*Cost: $ 753,675.60
*Anticipated Completion Date: Winter 2017
County Road (CR) 458 closes this week as work gets underway to remove the existing bridge at Beaver Creek and build a new bridge one. Only local traffic will access between Beaver Creek and CR 459 and from Beaver Creek to FM 2330.
Cherokee County – Jacksonville and Rusk Maintenance plan to conduct mill and inlay operations on Farm Road 343 between U.S. Highway 69 and Farm Road 23 in Rusk on Monday and Tuesday. Work then moves to U.S. Highway 79W in Jacksonville between Farm Road 347 and Farm Road 747N for about one and half weeks. Expect lane closures at both locations with flaggers providing traffic control.
Cherokee County construction projects updates:
U.S. Highway 69 Widening through Wells
*Limits: From 2 miles north of FM 1247 in Wells, south to 0.9 mile 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 culverts on this project to 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.
U.S. Highway 79 Repairs and Resurfacing Project
*Limits: From SH 204 to Mud Creek
*Contractor: Reynolds & Kay
*Cost: $5.7 million
*Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2017
The contractor plans to remove the westbound detour and mill the ends of the project in preparation for placing the final surface. Expect daily lane closures for the duration of the project when construction equipment is near the travel lanes. The speed limit is reduced throughout the project limits.
Farm Road 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
The contractor continues drainage pipe installations on this project to treat fixed objects for safety. Expect lane closures.
Henderson County construction projects updates:
U.S. Highway 175 Widening Project (Phase I)
*Limits: From 0.1 mile 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
The contractor continues work at the intersection of RM 2588 in LaRue. Expect short delays. A segment of RM 2588 remains unpaved as work continues at the intersection. Drivers should expect one lane carrying two-way traffic throughout the project limits and occasional daytime lane closures at various locations. Dirt and drainage work continue around Loop 60E in LaRue to near Baxter. The speed limit is 55 mph on this project to expand US 175 from two lanes to a four-lane divided highway with a depressed median.
U.S. Highway 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
Traffic has been moved to the new eastbound lanes which is carrying two-way traffic until the permanent westbound travel lanes are completed. The contractor now begins extending concrete structures and conducting dirt work as phase two construction to build the new westbound lanes gets underway. 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.
U.S. Highway 175 Widening Project (Phase III)
*Limits: From 0.85 mile E of FM 315 in Poynor SE to .5 mile NW of SH 155 at Frankston
*Contractor: A.L. Helmcamp, Inc.
*Cost: $27.6 million
*Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2019
The contractor is installing drainage box culverts as well as installing and maintaining storm water control measures throughout the project limits. Earth and culvert wing wall work, and flex-base operations are ongoing. Lane closures are possible on this project that’s expanding US 175 from two lanes to a four-lane divided highway with a depressed median.
Farm Road 315/Farm Road 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
No work is scheduled to occur on this project.
Rusk County – Henderson Maintenance plans to continue edge maintenance on Farm Road 1971 from U.S. Highway 84 to the Panola County line. Other work includes ditch maintenance on U.S. Highway 259S and Farm Road 839. Expect the roadways to be reduced to one lane carrying two-way traffic with flaggers providing traffic control.
Rusk County construction projects updates:
U.S. Highway 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
The contractor is applying a seal coat surface to the roadway. Expect lane closures and brief delays with flaggers and a pilot car providing traffic control. 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.
State Highway 43 Overlay Project
*Limits: From US 79 (at the Star) to 9.9 miles toward Tatum at CR 2136
*Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
*Cost: $4.6 million
*Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2017
Base repairs get underway this week followed by a seal coat being applied to the roadway. The project includes placement of an asphalt overlay, base repairs, applying new striping, and installing new metal beam guard fence. Expect alternating lane closures and delays with flaggers and a pilot car.
Van Zandt County – Canton Maintenance plans to conduct milling and inlay operations on State Highway 110E in Van. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control.
Van Zandt County construction projects updates:
Farm Road 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 haul and process flex base and continue structure work at Horsley Creek. Expect daily lane closures with a flaggers and a pilot car providing traffic control on this project to widen FM 314.
Farm Road 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
Work continues on the flex-base. Expect daily lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car in place to move traffic through the work zone. This project 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
The contractor plans to begin installing metal beam guard fence and mow strip on CR 4404 at Cream Level Creek. Both CR 4404 and CR 2908 at Purtis Creek are closed to thru traffic.
Interstate Highway 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
The new FM 314 Exit Ramp is set to open this week. The existing ramp will be closed and demolished. Work to build the detour will also continue. Expect the outside lane of I-20 to be closed and FM 314 could also experience occasional closures. Flaggers will provide traffic control.
Phase I of the project includes reconstructing the frontage road and building a 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 perform ditch work on Farm Road 2966 and edge repairs on Farm Road 2869. Expect lane closures in both work zones with flaggers providing traffic control.
Wood County construction projects updates:
State Highway 182, etc., Safety Treating Project
*Limits: Various Roads – Current work on FM 2869 from FM 2088 south 8.12 miles to FM 49
*Contractor: Highway 19 Construction, LLC.
*Cost: $1.2 million
*Anticipated Completion Date: July 2017 for FM 2869; February 2018 for all work
The contractor plans to conduct driveway work and spot seeding on this project. No lane closures are planned on this project that includes resetting driveway pipe, cross culvert extensions, guardrail and various other improvements. The contractor is working on FM 2869 moving southward from FM 2088 to SH 154.
Interstate Highway 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
*Mowing: Begins in Van Zandt County
*Sign Maintenance: Wednesday and Thursday through all three counties
*Guardrail Repairs: Thursday through all three counties
No lane closures are planned but that is subject to change.
