TxDOT Project Updates

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

TYLER — Starting Monday, Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews this week are scheduled to perform approximately two days of pavement-repair operations at the intersection of U.S. Highway 271 (Beckham Avenue) and State Highway 31 (Front Street). Once that work is completed, the crew is scheduled to move north and continue repairs in various locations on US 271 inside North Loop 323. Daytime lane closures will be in effect in while the work is in progress. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes if possible to avoid delays.

Also this week in Tyler, on Tuesday, the Union Pacific Railroad is scheduled to close Spur 164, also known as Greenbriar Road, between Spur 364 and State Highway 31 to all traffic while the railroad makes repairs to the crossing at that location. The work is scheduled to begin at 7:00am and last through 7:00pm. Detours will be posted.

Finally this week, TxDOT contractor Reynolds & Kay, Ltd., is scheduled to begin resurfacing work on Farm Road 14 in Tyler between U.S. Highway 271 (North Beckham) and North Loop 323. Farm Road 14 in Tyler is also known as East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard until it turns north on North Church Avenue. The project is scheduled for completion in late June.

LONGVIEW — The Union Pacific Railroad, in conjunction with the Texas Department of Transportation, will be closing Loop 281 to all traffic near Farm Road 2087 on Sunday while the railroad makes repairs to the crossing at that location. Detours will be posted, and the roadway is scheduled to be re-opened by Sunday night.

Also this week in Gregg County, in Kilgore, TxDOT maintenance crews are scheduled to continue pavement repairs on U.S. Highway 259 Business in Kilgore between Lantrip Street to the south end of the US 259 Bypass. The work is being done in preparation for a seal coat application later this summer. Daytime lane closures will be in effect while the work is in progress, and motorists are encouraged to be prepared to reduce speed and merge in and around the work zone.

HENDERSON COUNTY — The Union Pacific Railroad, in conjunction with the Texas Department of Transportation, is scheduled to close Farm Road 1616 north of Athens between Loop 7 and Farm Road 2752 on Monday while the railroad makes repairs to the crossing at that location.

Then on Thursday, the railroad is scheduled to close State Highway 19 just north of downtown Athens for the same work. The work at each location is scheduled to begin at 7:00am and last through 7:00pm. Detours will be posted.

ANDERSON COUNTY — Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews this week are scheduled to begin resurfacing operations on U.S. Highway 287 south of State Highway 294 in Elkhart, while a second crew makes base and pavement repairs on Farm Road 2961 between Farm Road 59 and Farm Road 837 on the north side of the Engeling Wildlife Management Area. Daytime lane closures will be in effect while the work is in progress, and flaggers will control traffic.

Also this week, TxDOT’s District Wide Seal Coat program is scheduled to continue in Anderson County in the following locations:
*On US 287 between the Freestone County Line and FM 321;
*On FM 2961 between FM 59 and FM 837; and
*On SH 19 between FM 321 in Montalba and the Henderson County Line.

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. Loose gravel may be present for several days following a seal coat application. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes if possible to avoid delays.

VAN ZANDT COUNTY — Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews this week are scheduled to perform base and pavement repairs on Farm Road 3227 between State Highway 198 and Farm Road 47, while a second crew performs fog-seal operations on Ranch Road 2909 between Canton and Martins Mill, and on Farm Road 47 between State Highway 243 and State Highway 198.

A third crew is scheduled to perform pavement and edge repairs on Farm Road 857 just south of Grand Saline. Daytime lane closures will be in effect in each location while the work is in progress, and flaggers will control traffic.

CHEROKEE COUNTY — Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews this week are scheduled to continue pavement repairs in Jacksonville at the intersection of SW Loop 456 and Farm Road 347 on Tuesday, followed by the same work on State Highway 135 and State Highway 110 in Troup. 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.

RUSK COUNTY — Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews this week are scheduled to conclude base-repair work on U.S. Highway 259 north of Henderson by Tuesday, then move to perform pavement and edge repairs on Farm Road 1662 between Farm Road 1798 in Laneville and Farm Road 2753 in Anadarko. Daytime lane closures will be in effect in each location while the work is in progress, and flaggers will control traffic.

KILGORE — Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews this week are scheduled to continue pavement repairs on U.S. Highway 259 Business in Kilgore between Lantrip Street to the south end of the US 259 Bypass. The work is being done in preparation for a seal coat application later this summer. Daytime lane closures will be in effect while the work is in progress, and motorists are encouraged to be prepared to reduce speed and merge in and around the work zone.