TxDOT Project Updates

UNDATED — Here’s a quick look at events and work planned in the Tyler District of the Texas Department of Transportation.

TYLER — Texas Department of Transportation contractor R.K. Hall has announced it planned to resume and complete resurfacing operations later this week on West Loop 323 in and around the State Highway 64 intersection. The work, which should last an estimated two days weather and materials permitting, is scheduled to begin Wednesday. “We’ve been looking for a good moment to get back out there and get this finished up,” said TxDOT spokesman Larry Krantz. “There isn’t much left to do, but it’s obvious that it’s not complete.”

Crews will begin working in the northbound lanes between State Highway 31 (Front Street) and State Highway 110 (Van Highway) which will require multiple lane closures while the work is in progress. Once completed, the crews will return to the southbound lanes. Krantz urged motorists to seek alternate routed if possible on Wednesday and Thursday to avoid delays and to allow the project to be completed more rapidly.

“Our materials have to get through traffic to arrive at the job site,” Krantz said. “The longer it takes the materials to arrive, the longer it takes to get them put down on the road.”

LONGVIEW — Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews this week are scheduled to perform pavement repairs in various locations on State Highway 300 (Gilmer Road), Spur 63, and Spur 502 (Judson Road) in and around Longview. Daytime lane closures will be in effect in each location while the work is in progress. Motorists are encouraged to be prepared to reduce speed and merge in and around the work zone.

HENDERSON COUNTY — Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews this week are scheduled to continue pavement repair operations on State Highway 31 between Trinidad and Malakoff, followed later in the week by the same work on State Highway 31 Business and State Highway 19 Business in downtown Athens. A second crew is scheduled to perform edge repairs in various locations on Farm RoadM 2010 near Chandler. Daytime lane closures will be in effect in each location while the work is in progress, and flaggers will control traffic.

ANDERSON COUNTY — Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews this week are scheduled to continue fog seal operations on Farm Road 1817 between U.S. Highway 287 and Farm Road 323, and on Farm Road 2330 between State Highway 19 and Farm Road 860. Daytime lane closures will be in effect in each location while the work is in progress, and flaggers will control traffic. Fog seal operations require lengthy lane closures and can cause moderate delays to traffic. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes if possible to avoid delays.

RUSK COUNTY — Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews this week are scheduled to perform base and pavement repairs in various locations on Farm Road 1251 east of Henderson, and of Farm Road 2658 on the west side of Martin Creek Lake. Daytime lane closures will be in effect in each location while the work is in progress, and flaggers will control traffic.

VAN ZANDT COUNTY — Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews this week are scheduled to continue resurfacing operations in various locations on Farm Road 858 between State Highway 19 south of Canton and Farm Road 279 in Ben Wheeler. Daytime lane closures will be in effect while the work is in progress, and flaggers will control traffic.

WOOD COUNTY — Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews this week are scheduled to be at work on the following roadways in and around Wood County:
*FM 778 north of US 80;
*FM 857 near FM 1255; and
*FM 49 east of FM 14.
Daytime lane closures will be in effect in each location while the work is in progress, and flaggers will control traffic in two-lane areas.