Anderson County Palestine Maintenance is scheduled to perform mill and inlay on SH 155 and US 175 in Frankston.  Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car managing traffic control.  

Anderson County construction projects updates:

US 79 Super 2 Project

• Limits: From 0.5 mile northeast of Loop 256 to the Anderson/Cherokee County line
• Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
• Cost: $14.4 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2022

The contractor is scheduled to continue work on roadway elements. The speed limit has been reduced to 60 mph throughout the project limits. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project and expect lane closures and delays. Project consists of widening for a Super 2, including sub-grade work, surface treatment, base and surface hot mix asphalt, widening structures, bridge rail, MBGF, signage and permanent striping.

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Cherokee County Jacksonville maintenance will be performing bridge repairs on various roadways throughout the county. Daytime lane closures should be expected with traffic controlled by flaggers. On Tuesday, March 15, crews will be assisting the rail road remove old track on FM 347 (Bolton St.). The rail road has Road Safe that will be closing FM 347 down for the day. The detour will be US 175 to US 69 the back to US 79. The closure is scheduld to last from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rusk Maintenance will be performing edge maintenance on FM 851 between FM 343 and FM 241. Daytime lane closures should be expected with traffic controlled by flaggers.

Cherokee County construction projects updates:

FM 22 Safety Widening and Bridge Replacement Project 

• Limits: From CR 1512 west of Gallatin, east to SH 110
• Contractor: Stateline Construction, LLC
• Cost: $5.5 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2022

The contractor is scheduled to continue corrective work and construction on the bridge at Little Turnpike Creek. Flaggers will be present during construction hours. Expect daily lane closures when work is being done. The bridge will be closed during construction. The project will widen the existing roadway, replace three bridges and incorporate safety upgrades.

US 84 Widening 

• Limits: From 0.43 mi east of SH 110 in Rusk, northeast to the Rusk County line in Reklaw
• Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
• Cost: $7.9 million 
• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2022

The contractor is scheduled to begin base repairs and continue widening cross structures and driveway upgrades. The contractor also plans to begin widening the travel lanes. Lane closures will be in place. Expect delays on this corridor when construction is in progress. The project will widen and resurface the roadway, along with adding safety upgrades.

FM 235 Safety Widening 

• Limits: From SH 110 going east to FM 2274
• Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
• Cost: $3.5 million 
• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2021

No work is scheduled this week. No lane closures will be in place. The project widens the existing roadway and incorporates safety upgrades.

County Road Bridge Replacement Project 

• Limits: CR 2905 at Bowles Crk; CR 2614 at Beans Crk; CR 1504 at Turnpike Crk; CR 3203 at Mills Crk.
• Contractor: Stateline Construction, LLC
• Cost: $1.9 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2021

No work is scheduled on CR 3203 and CR 1504. Both roadways are open to traffic. Construction of the new bridges is ongoing on CR 2905 and CR 2614. Both roads are closed to through traffic. The project is replacing the existing bridges at each location with new structures.

SH 204 Super-2 Widening Project

• Limits: From US 79 in Jacksonville southeast to SH 110
• Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
• Cost: $13.7 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2021

The contractor is scheduled to place rock rip rap and fill drop-offs along pavement edges. Lane closures will be in place during construction. The project adds passing lanes and incorporates safety upgrades.

US 79 Rehabilitation Project

• Limits: From 0.16 mile east of SH 110 to the Mud Creek Relief Bridge
• Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
• Cost: $8.2 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2021

The contractor is awaiting final punch list. Lane closures will be in place, expect delays on this corridor when construction is in progress. The work zone speed limit is 60 mph. The project will rebuild the roadway pavement and upgrade bridge rails.

SH 21 Resurfacing Project

• Limits: Houston County Line east to US 69 in Alto
• Contractor: A.L. Helmcamp
• Cost: $6.0 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2022

The contractor is scheduled to continue road work construction on driveway upgrades and structure extensions. Lane closures are anticipated during construction. The project will consist of pavement resurfacing.

US 69 Signals in Jacksonville

• Limits: US 175 south to Canada St.
• Contractor: Texas Traffic Control Systems, Inc. 
• Cost: $802,000
• Anticipated Completion Date: July 2022

Crews will continue working on installing underground conduit and ground boxes at the US 175 and SH 135 intersections. Traffic control will consist of occasional lane closures and work outside of the roadway when the work is in progress (Monday-Thursdays, weather permitting). This is a safety project to update existing signals and add pedestrian signals, crosswalks, and curb ramps. 

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Gregg County  On Monday, maintenance crews will be continuing mill and inlay operations on FM 2204 westbound, from US 259 Bypass to west of Greenhills Rd. Flaggers will be controlling traffic. Crews will then start edging operations on FM 449 with traffic controlled by flaggers and a pilot car. The work will be eastbound and westbound from FM 2751 to the county line.

Gregg County construction projects updates:

Spur 63/McCann Road Bridge Project 

• Limits: From McCann Road, north to Glencrest Lane
• Contractor: Leland Bradlee Construction
• Anticipated Completion Date: April 2022

This project is part of the City of Longview Guthrie Creek Trail project. It will consist of building a bridge over Guthrie Creek to allow bicyclist and pedestrians to travel under Spur 63. The traffic will be reduced to two lanes, one northbound lane and one south bound lane to allow the contractor to build half of the bridge. Traffic will be switched later to allow completion of the bridge construction. Expect delays.

FM 2206/Harrison Road 

• Limits: From Loop 281 to Fisher Rd.
• Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
• Cost: $15.16 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: March 2023

This project consists of widening a two-lane road to four lanes with a center turn lane. This includes drainage structures, flexible base, curb and gutter, sidewalks, hot mix and pavement markings.  Contractor will be extending culverts and constructing detours. There will be daytime lane closures. Expect delays.

FM 2206/Harrison Road 

• Limits: Fisher Rd. to SH 42
• Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
• Cost: $14.15 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: May 2023

This project consists of widening a two-lane road to four lanes with a center turn lane. This includes drainage structures, new bridge, flexible base, hot mix and pavement markings. Contractor will be extending culverts and constructing detours. There will be daytime lane closures. Expect delays.

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Henderson County Athens maintenance is scheduled to perform base repairs on FM 1803 N between SH 31 E and FM 773. A second crew will be repairing edges and patching on the west end of the county. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.

Henderson County construction projects updates:

SH 198 Bridge Project 

• Limits: At the Clear Creek Bridge a mile north of FM 3054 to 0.1 mile north of CR 2830
• Contractor: Copasa Inc. 
• Cost: $30.4 million 
• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2023 

The contractor is scheduled to work on the new northbound bridge and roadway elements. Motorists should be prepared for lane closures and delays. The speed limit has been reduced to 50 mph throughout the project. The project consists of the construction of replacing bridges, approaches, grading, structures, asphalt concrete pavement (ACP) base, ACP surface, retaining walls, curb & gutter, MBGF, and pavement markings.

 

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Rusk County Crews will be performing bridge work on various bridges on US 259. A second crew will be resetting pipes on FM 3135. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.

 

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Smith County  Tyler Maintenance will have a base failure crew on FM 3226. This will be under one-way traffic worked by flaggers. A second crew will be performing ditch work on various roadways throughout the county. The will also be under one-way traffic worked by flaggers. Crews will also begin fog seal operation on FM 344 in Bullard, from FM 346 through Bullard to US 69. This job will also be under one-way traffic setup with flaggers controlling traffic.

Smith County construction projects updates:

US 271 Rehab, Turn Lanes, and Pavement Overlay 

• Limits: From FM 16 going southwest to I-20
• Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
• Cost: $12.4 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: October 2022

Crews will be installing driveway culverts on the northbound and southbound sides and pavement widening operations on the northbound inside lane (turn lane). Traffic control will be managed by flaggers as needed. The project consists of paving, structures, MBGF, and pavement markings from I-20 north to the Gregg County line. The portion from I-20 to FM 16 also includes turn lanes and pavement rehabilitation.  

FM 2493 Widening Project

• Limits: From FM 2813 in Gresham south to FM 346 in Flint
• Contractor: Highway 19 Construction, LLC
• Cost: $14.5 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2021

The contractor is scheduled for punch list items. Temporary lane closures are anticipated from 9 am to 4 pm. Drivers are encouraged to use caution as work continues on this corridor. The project will widen FM 2493 from two lanes to a four-lane divided roadway with a flush median.

US 69 Overpass at FM 346

• Limits: At FM 346
• Contractor: Longview Bridge & Road, Ltd.
• Cost: $16.7 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2021

No work is scheduled this week. The work zone speed limit is 60 mph on US 69. The project consists of building a new US 69 bridge over FM 346.

SH 155 Resurfacing Project 

• Limits: From Loop 323 in Tyler, southwest to the Anderson County line
• Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
• Cost: $17 million 
• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2022

The contractor is scheduled to begin placing metal beam guard fence and continue the mill and inlay between Coffee City and FM 2868. When in progress, hours will be from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday nights. Expect delays. The project will resurface the roadway, upgrade drainage structures, and repair bridge joints.

Sidewalks at various locations in Smith County 

• Limits: SH 64 in Tyler (Entrada Ln. to Parkdale Dr.); SH 110 in Troup (CR 2138 to FM 347); SH 135 in Troup (FM 13 to Tiger Dr.)
• Contractor: Highway 19 Construction, LLC
• Cost: $3.5 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2021

The contractor is scheduled to continue work on SH 110 in Troup. Daily lane closures are expected. The project is adding sidewalks along SH 64W in Tyler, SH 110W, and SH 135N in Troup.

FM 344, etc., Safety Improvements 

• Limits: FM 344 – From FM 756 east to SH 110; FM 768 – from Loop 456, S to FM 22
• Contractor: A R Brothers Construction Services, Inc.
• Cost: $1.8 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2021

No work is scheduled. The project consists of improving drainage, culvert work, and guardrail upgrades.

SH 64 Bridge Maintenance

• Limits: Prairie Creek
• Contractor: Highway 19 Construction, LLC
• Cost: $332,000
• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2021

The contractor is scheduled to continue working on bridge repairs. When work is in progress, hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lane closures will be in place when working on the metal beam guard fence and retrofit rail. The project consists of bridge maintenance and repair.

I-20 at Barber Road

• Limits: Exit and entrance ramps to Barber Road
• Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road
• Cost: $1.49 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: March 2022

This project consists of widening on ramps and exit ramps, culverts, drainage upgrades, new metal beam guard fence and bridge rails on the Barber Road overpass, and asphalt overlay.  No work this week on this project.

Tyler State Park Bridge and Resurfacing Project

• Limits: Park Maintenance Road in Tyler State Park SW to Cedar Point Camping Area Exit
• Contractor: Encino Landscape
• Cost: $2.4 Million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2022

No work is scheduled for this project. The project will consist of bridge and pavement resurfacing.

SH 110 & FM 346 Landscape Project 

• Limits: Various locations on SH 110 & FM 346
• Contractor: Tight Line Construction, LLC
• Cost: $157,495
• Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2022

The contractor is scheduled to continue forming various landscape development. The project consists of landscape development.

Sign Replacement at Various Locations in Smith County 

• Limits: Various locations on SH 110, FM 14, FM 16, FM 1805, FM 1995, FM 2015 and FM 2710
• Contractor: HX Farms, Inc.
• Cost: $34,806
• Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2022

The contractor is scheduled to begin placing signs. Lane closures are possible during construction. The project will consist of replacing small roadside signs.

County Road Bridge Replacement Project 

• Limits: Whittle Street, CR 2110, CR 289
• Contractor: THK Construction, LLC
• Cost: $1.25 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2022

This project consists of bridge replacements at Whittle Street at west Mud Creek Tributary, CR 2110 at Kickapoo Creek and CR 289 at Prairie Creek. The contractor will be working on one bridge at a time. Currently the contractor is scheduled to begin work at CR 289 on March 16, 2022. County Road 289 will be closed to traffic beginning March 16th. Please follow the detour signs for an alternate route. Weather permitting, CR 289 at Prairie Creek is scheduled to be complete early summer 2022.  

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Van Zandt County   Canton Maintenance will be overlaying on FM 2339 between FM 773 and FM 1861. Expect daytime lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.

Van Zandt County construction projects updates:

I-20 MBGF Improvements (Van Zandt, Smith, and Gregg counties)

• Limits: SH 19 in Canton E to MLK Blvd. in Longview
• Contractor: Sefbo Pipeline Bridge, Inc.
• Cost: $3.5 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: December 2021

Crews will be relocating concrete traffic barrier (CTB), performing bridge rail work (WB) and cleaning and grading along the shoulders of Gregg County (eastbound and westbound). Lane closures will be in effect nightly and will be managed by message boards, channelizing devices and law enforcement officers. This project is to construct safety improvements consisting of upgrading metal beam guard fence and mow strip.

SH 19 Super Two Widening & Overlay

• Limits: SH 243 (Canton) S 13 miles to Henderson County line
• Contractor: Big Creek Construction, LTD.
• Cost: $12.1 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: December 2023

Crews will be performing roadway widening operations on the southbound side and extending drainage structures on the northbound side. Traffic control will consist of a southbound shoulder closure and will be managed by flaggers as needed. The project consists of Super 2 work including grading, base repair, treated subgrade, flex base, OCST, PFC surface, structures, signs and pavement markings.

CR 2918, etc. Bridge Replacements

• Limits: CR 2918 @ Steve’s Crk & Steve’s Crk Relief; CR 2708 @ Caney Crk; CR 2319 @ Alligator Crk
• Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
• Cost: $1.25 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: June 2022

Drilled shafts are in on CR 2708 at Caney Creek and crews will be forming abutments and pouring. CR 2708 will be closed at the bridge for the remainder of construction. CR 2319 and CR 2918 are open to traffic and in the punch-list phase. Minimal impact to the traveling public is anticipated. The project consists of removing and replacing four bridges. 

 

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Wood County  Maintenance crews are scheduled to perform blade overlay on FM 2659. Expect one lane closure with flaggers and a pilot vehicle controlling traffic. No delays are expected. Crews will also be performing blade overlay on FM 515 west of Winnsboro. Expect one lane closure with flaggers and a pilot vehicle controlling traffic. No delays are expected. 

Wood County construction projects updates:

SH 37 Road Widening and PFC Overlay

• Limits: Quitman City Limit S 5.34 mi to 1.45 mi N of SL 564 in Mineola
• Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
• Cost: $4.58 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: October 2022

Crews will be performing right of way preparation and installing driveway culverts. Traffic control will consist of daily shoulder closures managed with signs and truck-mounted attenuator. The project consists of base repair, level-up, spray paver, permeable friction course surface, structures, bridge rail, metal beam guard fence, and pavement markings.

 

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I-20 Total Maintenance Contract

• Limits: Gregg, Smith and Van Zandt counties
• Contractor: Firemen Excavation, maintenance activities, follow up action worksheet summary for bridge work repair in Gregg, Smith and Van Zandt Counties.
• Contractor: Andrews Diversified Industries, litter removal 
• Debris Removal/Pothole Repair Inside Lanes: Thursday through all counties; Friday after 12 p.m. emergency work only.
• Debris Removal/Pothole Repair Outside Lanes: Mon., - Wed. in all counties; Friday after 12 p.m. emergency work only. 
• Debris Removal/Pothole Repair Frontage Roads/Ramps: Friday in all counties
• Guardrail/Sign Repair: Emergency repairs due to vehicle crashes in all counties
• Crack Seal: Throughout all three counties this week
• Tree Removal/Trimming: Smith County this week.
• Bridge Repair Follow-up: All three counties
• Litter Removal: All three counties beginning in January 2022.