TxDOT project updates for this week

TYLER – The Texas Department of Transportation has announced construction and maintenance work this week in Tyler. On Monday, TxDOT said, motorists in Tyler, should be prepared for major changes on the U.S. 69 project at FM 346. TxDOT says a switch, originally planned for Monday, was postponed. Intentions are to move U.S. 69 traffic to the new bridge permanently on Tuesday. The traffic switch should be completed by mid-week. Expect lane closures. The U.S. 69 work zone speed limit is 60 mph. The project consists of building a new U.S. 69 bridge over FM 346. In Longview, maintenance plans include mill and inlay work on SH 31 from South Street to US 80. Read more here.