TxDOT Road Projects Update
Posted/updated on: July 3, 2017 at 4:00 pm
TYLER – Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the Week of July 3rd. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues.
Due to the high volume of traffic during the holiday, TxDOT-Tyler will not allow lane closures on its construction and maintenance projects through Tuesday, July 4. Work will resume Wednesday, July 5.
In Smith County, spot repair operations continue Thursday, July 6, on I-20 at various entrance and exit ramps as well as some mainlane locations. Expect lane closures at all work locations. Once completed, operations move to Van Zandt County.
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 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.
Farm Road 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
Seal coat operations will continue as weather permits. 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
No work is scheduled this week but when it resumes, the contractor will be applying the Porous Friction Course (PFC) surface. That work will begin after the July 4th holiday. The speed limit during work hours is 60 mph.
State Highway 31E Overlay 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
The contractor anticipates starting work at the intersection of FM 848 mid-week. Work in the eastbound lane also resumes after the holiday including cement treating, processing flex base, and placing storm drainage. 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
Seal coat operations are expected to be completed on this project to repair the existing pavement structure and place a new Porous Friction Course (PFC) surface. Expect lane closures and delays 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
The contractor is preparing to start sealing operations on this project to place a new Porous Friction Course (PFC) surface on the roadway from Loop 323 to just past Tyler Pounds Airport. To prepare, night time work will be implemented for milling work. 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
No work is scheduled 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.
Turn Lanes Project
*Limits: Various locations throughout Tyler
*Contractor: Lonestar Equipment Company, Inc.
*Cost: $2.4 million
*Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2018
Work was delayed but is anticipated to start Wednesday, July 5, on Loop 323 between Copeland Road and Old Bullard Road on this project to add right turn lanes to various intersections in Tyler. The contractor is removing portions of the existing medians to make upgrades to the existing turn lanes. Work will also be conducted on US 69, Cumberland Road, Independence, South Donnybrook, Rice, South Town and wrap up at Grande and FM 2493.
Gregg County – Longview Maintenance will resume mill and inlay work on SH 300
between Hawkins Parkway and HG Mosley Parkway. Expect various lane closures and
delays with flaggers providing traffic control.
Gregg County construction projects updates:
U.S. Highway 80 Widening in Gladewater
*Limits: Loop 485 to Locker Plant Road.
*Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road
*Cost: $3.538 million
*Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2018
Phase I work continues on the eastbound side of the roadway with eastbound traffic reduced to one lane. The project consists of widening US 80 to have a final configuration of four through lanes and a left turn lane from Loop 485 to Locker Plant Road. Work includes earthwork, base and surface work, storm sewer, concrete curb and gutter, safety improvements, and upgrading signage and pavement markings. Motorists can expect delays and lane closures during this work.
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
Final striping is being applied to US 80 as work continues at various locations in Rusk County. The project is constructing 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 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: Summer 2017
Work is winding down on this project to build a new overpass over the railroad crossing.
Farm Road 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 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
Anderson County – Palestine Maintenance will be conducting edge work starting on Farm Road 860 between U.S. Highway 287 and Farm Road 2330, then moving to Farm Road 323 between State Highway 294 and Farm Road 1817. 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
Work is 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
Work continues to widen the northbound lanes by adding shoulders and passing lanes. 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. The contractor is pouring the bridge deck.
Off-System Bridge Replacement Project
*Limits: County Road 458 at Beaver Creek and County Road 2418 at Otter Creek
*Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road Ltd. Of Longview
*Anticipated Completion Date: Winter 2017
County Road (CR) 458 is closed with the old bridge removed and construction of the new bridge underway. The contractor is currently driving piles. Only local traffic has access between Beaver Creek and CR 459 and from Beaver Creek to FM 2330.
Cherokee County – Jacksonville and Rusk maintenance crews will continue mill and inlay operations on US 79W in Jacksonville from the west end of curb and gutter section to three miles west. The work will take at least a week to complete. Expect lane closures 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 FM1247
*Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview
*Cost: $17.6 million
*Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2018
Work to build a detour continues along with culvert installations 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
Seal coat operations are winding down and paving to apply the final surface is expected to start. 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 work 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 with paving operations expected to start this week at CR 4515 and RM 2588. Expect short delays during this work. Drivers are reminded to use caution as trucks are entering and exiting the roadway during paving operations. Expect one lane carrying two-way traffic throughout the project limits and occasional daytime lane closures at various locations. Other ongoing work includes dirt and drainage work 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
Work is ongoing to build the permanent westbound travel lanes. The contractor is extending concrete structures and conducting dirt work as phase two construction progresses to build the new westbound lanes. As part of the new highway construction, a short stretch of CR 4401 was permanently closed from the intersection of US 175’s new eastbound lanes to the new right of way. The rest of CR 4401 is 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 and maintaining storm water control measures throughout the project limits. Earth and culvert wing wall work, and flex-base operations continue. 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: Summer 2017
Closeout activities are being conducted on this project.
Rusk County – Henderson Maintenance will continue edge maintenance on Farm Road 918 from U.S. Highway 259 to State Highway 42. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car 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 will be placing a hot mix surface and applying striping on the roadway as well as placing embankment on the shoulders. 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
Hot mix asphalt operations start Wednesday, July 5, weather permitting. The project includes applying 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.
ADA Ramp Installations
*Limits: In Overton – SH 135 from SH 323 to McKay St; FM 850 from Rusk St. to Neal St.
*Limits: In Henderson – Business 64/Marshall Ave. from Van Buren St. to Redbud St.; Business 79/Main St. from College St. to Oak Street; FM 13/West Main St. from Standish St. to Jackson St.
*Contractor: Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc., of Minnesota
*Cost: $1.4 million
*Anticipated Completion Date: Late Summer 2017
This project is constructing ADA curb ramps on various roadways in Rusk County with work currently occurring on SH 135 in Overton. The project limits are basically the downtown areas of Henderson and Overton. Expect outside lane closures in alternating directions as the work progresses. Delays are possible. Work includes removing the existing and building new ramps, sidewalks, hand rails and curb and gutter.
Van Zandt County – Canton Maintenance plans to address drainage issues at various locations on roadways around the county Wednesday through Friday. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control.
Van Zandt County construction projects updates:
Farm Road 1861 Project
*Limits: From SH 19 to FM 2339
*Contractor: A.L. Helmcamp, of Buffalo, TX
*Cost: $2.44 million
*Anticipated Completion Date: September 2017
Structure work continues and the contractor plans to begin cement treating the new subgrade. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot vehicle handling traffic control.
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
Structure work is ongoing at Horsley Creek. The contractor also plans to place the prime course on the roadway approximately three miles south of I-20. Expect daily lane closures with flaggers and a pilot vehicle providing traffic control.
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 to process and haul flex base on this project. Expect daily lane closures with flaggers and a pilot vehicle providing traffic control on this project to widen 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 is conducting final cleanup activities on the four roadways.
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
No work is planned for this week.
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 will conduct seal coat work on FM 1647 and Spur 514. Edge maintenance will be performed 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 continues driveway repairs on FM 2869. No traffic impacts are expected. The project 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: No work will be conducted Monday or Tuesday, due to the holiday. Debris removal moved to later in the week.
*Mowing: Continuing in Van Zandt County starting Wednesday
*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.
