TxDOT Project Updates
Posted/updated on: May 31, 2011 at 2:12 am
TYLER — Here’s a quick look at other work planned in the Tyler District of the Texas Department of Transportation.
UNDATED — Beginning Wednesday, contract mowing crews are scheduled to begin mowing the rights-of-way along highways throughout the Tyler District. “While this looks like the end of the wildflower process, it’s actually the beginning,” said TxDOT spokesman Larry Krantz. “The flowers are done blooming and are beginning to drop their seeds. Mowing helps spread those seeds around so next year’s crop can be even better.” Additionally, Krantz said, the thatch created by the mowing helps the shade the seeds from the summer sun and hungry animals.
TYLER — Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews this week are scheduled to continue pavement repairs on U.S. Highway 271 between North Loop 323 in Tyler and Farm Road 2015 near Pine Springs. 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.
KILGORE – Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews this week are scheduled to conclude pavement repairs on U.S. Highway 259 Business in Kilgore between Lantrip Street to the south end of the US 259 Bypass, then move to State Highway 42 Business between Lantrip Street and Kilgore Street. 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.
Also in Gregg County, beginning June 8, FM 2011 will be closed to all traffic between FM 2087 and FM 349 while damage to the bridge in that area is repaired. The closure is expected to last through June 21.
RUSK COUNTY – Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews this week are scheduled to perform resurfacing operations on Farm Road 13 between State Highway 42 in Price and the Cherokee County Line. A second crew is scheduled to continue base and pavement repairs on Farm Road 1662 between Farm Road 1798 in Laneville and Farm Road 2753 in Anadarko. Daytime lane closures will be in effect while the work is in progress, and flaggers will control traffic.
HENDERSON COUNTY – Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews this week are scheduled to perform base and pavement repairs in various locations on Farm Road 2709 between Farm Road 316 in Eustace and State Highway 19 north of Athens, and on Ranch Road 2970 between Farm Road 753 and the end of state maintenance. Daytime lane closures will be in effect in each location while the work is in progress, and flaggers will control traffic.
Also this week, beginning Wednesday, Texas Department of Transportation contractor Barkley Commercial Construction is scheduled to begin making repairs to damaged bridge railings on the Farm Road 315 bridges over Lake Palestine just south of Chandler. The work is scheduled to last through the end of August. Daytime lane closures will be in effect while the work is in progress, and flaggers will control traffic. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes if possible to avoid delays.
ANDERSON COUNTY — Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews this week are scheduled to begin resurfacing operations on State Highway 294 between U.S. Highway 79 and Farm Road 322. Daytime lane closures will be in effect 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 perform base and pavement repairs on Farm Road 3227 between State Highway 198 and Farm Road 47, and 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.
Also this week in Van Zandt County, District-Wide Seal Coat operations are scheduled to begin on SH 19 south of Canton and in the following additional locations:
● FM 751 between the Hunt County Line and FM 47
● SH 198 between SH 64 in Canton and the Kaufman County Line
● FM 315 between FM 279 and Henderson County Line
● FM 47 between SH 243 and SH 198
Daytime lane closures will be in effect in each location while the work is in progress, and flaggers will control traffic. Loose gravel may be present for several days following a seal coat application.
