Project updates for the weeks of Feb. 16, 2026

Anderson County

Anderson County construction projects updates:

US 175 Widening Project

• Limits: From 0.4 miles SE of SH 155, SE to Cuney
• Contractor: Big Creek Construction, LTD
• Cost: $55.5 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2026

The contractor is finalizing final pavement operations in the westbound lanes. Crews will also place new striping and signage. The project will expand the roadway to four lanes with new bridges across the Neches River.

FM 1990; FM 861; FM 19 - Safety Improvement Project

• Limits: FM 1990 - 0.1 mile north of Gum Creek to CR 2137; FM 861 - Box culvert to CR 100; FM 19 - SH 155 to 0.125 miles south of Caddo Creek
• Contractor: THK Construction
• Cost: $1.6 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2026

The contractor is scheduled to begin placing barricades near FM 861. Crews are also scheduled to to continue structure work on FM 1990. The project consists of improving drainage, driveways, culverts, and upgrading the guard rail for safety.

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Cherokee County

Jacksonville and Rusk crews are scheduled to perform tree and brush control at various locations. Motorists should expect lane closures.

Cherokee County construction projects updates:

US 175 Widening Project

• Limits: From 0.5 miles E of the Anderson County line (CR 3509) to FM 347 in Jacksonville
• Contractor: A.L. Helmcamp, INC.
• Cost: $168 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2028

The CR 3328, 3406, 3407, and 3416 intersections will be closed within the project limits. Motorists will need to use the posted detour routes. The contractor is scheduled to continue work on the eastbound side through Cuney. Right of way prep work will also continue on the west side of the road. The contractor will also continue drainage work, bridge work, and clearing utilities. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the work limits. The speed limit has been reduced to 55 mph throughout the project limits. This project consists of expansion to a four-lane roadway with new bridges, grading, asphalt, drainage structures, pavement markings, and signage. (This project is in Cherokee County but is managed by the Athens Area Office.)

FM 855 Improvements

• Limits: From US 175 to US 69
• Contractor: 3LW Civil LLC
• Cost: $4.1 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Winter 2027

The contractor is scheduled to continue bridge work, tree removal, and right of way prep. Motorists should drive with caution within the construction zone. No lane closures are anticipated. This project consists of improving drainage, cross culverts, driveways, mailbox turnouts, signage, and metal beam guard rail.

SH 204

• Limits: From SH 110 to the Rusk County line
• Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
• Cost: $17.8 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2026

This week, the contractor is scheduled to continue project closeout. Motorists should drive with caution within the construction zone. Lane closures are anticipated. This project consists of adding a super-two highway section.

US 69 and FM 2493 Grade Separated Interchange Realignment

• Limits: US 69 - From 0.5 mi N of FM 2493 W to 0.5 mi south of FM 2493 E; FM 2493 - From 0.3 mi south of FM 344 to US 69 near Bullard
• Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
• Cost: $68 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2028

Motorists should use caution on FM 2493 north of Panther Drive and near US 69, where construction activities like dirt work, detour setup, and concrete work may occur. Short-term lane closures are possible. The project includes building a grade-separated interchange and realigning FM 2493 west of US 69. Work consists of bridge construction, grading, hot-mix asphalt concrete applications, structures, pavement markings, and signage. Motorists may experience occasional lane closures as construction activities progress and should remain alert for changing traffic patterns and posted signage throughout the work zone.

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Gregg County

Weather pending, Longview crews are scheduled to perform asphalt repair on US 259 N at the FM 2275 intersection. Work is expected to start in the north and southbound inside lanes, followed by the outside lanes. Tentatively, crews will also work at the intersection of US 259 N and 4th St. the week of Feb. 19. Work will be in the southbound lanes. Also, crews plan to begin bridge channel maintenance on I-20 near Rabbit Creek. Motorists should expect an eastbound lane closure from exit 589 A in the outside lane.

Gregg County construction projects updates:

FM 2275

• Limits: FM 3272 (White Oak Rd) to FM 1845 (Pine Tree Rd)
• Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road
• Cost: $22.8 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: May 2027

The project consists of widening from two lanes to four lanes. This will include a new bridge structure, pavement, metal beam guard fence, and striping. Crews are scheduled to install concrete barriers, excavating roadway to new grade, and installing storm culverts.

I-20 at the Sabine River Bridge

• Limits: 0.9 miles west of the Sabine River to 0.8 miles east of the Sabine River
• Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road
• Cost: $36.9 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: August 2028

This project consists of removal of the existing bridge and replacing with a new bridge. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction for the majority of the project. At times, I-20 will be reduced to one lane. This project includes new pavement, metal beam guard fence, signage, and striping. This week, the contractor is scheduled to drill shafts for the bridge structure.

Young St. - City of Longview

• Limits: Mobberly Ave. to MLK Blvd.
• Contractor: C&W Southern, LLC
• Cost: $620,200
• Anticipated Completion Date: February 2026

This project consists of constructing sidewalks and accessible ramps for people with disabilities on both sides of Mobberly Ave. This week, the contractor is scheduled to complete sidewalks, ramps, seeding, and cleanup.

I-20 Resurfacing

• Limits: Sabine River bridge to the Harrison County line
• Contractor: Grey Sky Construction LLC
• Cost: $2.9 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: February 2026

This project consists of milling asphalt off the surface and placing new hot mix asphalt from the Sabine River bridge to the Harrison County line. Work will be done in both the east and westbound lanes. The contractor is scheduled to perform punch list items and striping. Motorists should expect lane closures during overnight hours.

FM 2204

• Limits: US 259 Bypass to FM 2011
• Contractor: Madden Construction
• Cost: $3.5 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: August 2026

This project consists of clearing the right of way, hot mix operations, base failure repairs, and new striping and signage. Motorists should expect lane closures while work is in progress.

SL 485 Widening

• Limits: US 271 to US 80, east of Gladewater
• Contractor: Highway 19 Construction LLC
• Cost: $34.1 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2028

This project consists of grading, base work, asphalt surface replacement, storm drain work, bridge and culvert structures, signage, and signals. The project is tentatively scheduled to begin in March 2026. (This project is in Smith County but is managed by the Mineola Area Office.)

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Henderson County

This week, Athens Maintenance will be performing edge repair on FM 315, south of Chandler. Crews will also repair base failures on FM 804. Motorists should expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Crews are also scheduled to install mailboxes throughout the county.

Henderson County construction projects updates:

BUS 19 Sidewalks - College St.

• Limits: From College St. to Ben Belt Dr.
• Contractor: Scout 5 Construction LLC
• Cost: $1.5 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2026

The project is underway and includes constructing sidewalk on both sides of BUS 19.

BUS 19 Sidewalks - Ben Belt Dr.

• Limits: From Ben Belt Frontage Rd. To S Loop 7 ramps
• Contractor: 3LW Civil, LCC
• Cost: $2.6 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Early 2026

The project is nearing completion. The contractor is finalizing areas along the corridor. Motorists should expect lane closures while work is in progress. The project includes sidewalk and pedestrian access improvements.

SH 31 Landscape Development

• Limits: Within city limits of Chandler, TX; SH 31 and FM 315 S
• Contractor: Scout 5 Construction LLC
• Cost: $54,000
• Anticipated Completion Date: Early 2026

The contractor has completed major items of work. This project consists of adding landscaping, fresh vegetation, and edging.

SH 19 Super 2 Project

• Limits: From 0.3 miles south of FM 1861 (Van Zandt C/L) south to 0.1 Mi. north of SL 7 in Athens (Watson)
• Contractor: Big Creek Construction LTD
• Cost: $20.8 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2026

The contractor is scheduled to perform hot mix operations in the north and southbound lanes. The speed limit is reduced to 60 mph throughout the project limits. Crews will also perform surface repairs. This project includes adding passing lanes in both directions at multiple locations. It also includes grading, drainage structures, pavement markings, and signage.

BUS 31 Rehabilitation

• Limits: From BUS 19 to SL 7
• Contractor: Big Creek Construction LTD
• Cost: $8.1 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Major items of work are complete.

The project includes removal of current surface, base repairs, resurfacing, striping, and signage.

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Rusk County

Henderson maintenance crews will be repairing edges and base failures on FM 1716. Contractor crews will be trimming and removing trees at various locations. Motorists should expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.

Rusk County construction projects updates:

US 259

• Limits: US 259 Bypass south to FM 850
• Contractor: True Roads Construction, LLC
• Cost: $2.49 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: May 2026

This project consists of removing some crossovers for safety and adding left turn lanes to the remaining crossovers. The contractor is scheduled to backfill the new embankment for the new turn lanes.

US 84 - FM 225 East to CR 3155

• Limits: FM 225 east to CR 3155
• Contractor: Drewery Construction Company
• Cost: $12.8 Million
• Anticipated Completion Date: February 2026

This project includes reconstruction of US 84, extended structures, a hot mix asphalt surface, new signage, and striping. This week, the contractor is scheduled to install the guard fence and perform edge work. Motorists should expect alternating lane closures.

SH 315

• Limits: US 259 to the Panola County line
• Contractor: Madden Construction
• Cost: $13.5 Million
• Anticipated Completion Date: February 2026

This project consists of widening pavement edges and installing a separation between opposing traffic lanes to improve safety. Work will also include adding a passing lane in each direction. This week, the contractor is scheduled to lay asphalt. Motorists should expect alternating lane closures. Crews will also perform striping and guard fence installation.

US 259 and US 79 Landscaping

• Limits: US 259/79 Star, Wilson St. at US 79, Fairpark St at US 79
• Contractor: GV Landscape and Construction, LLC
• Cost: $119,000
• Anticipated Completion Date: February 2026

This project consists of improving and upgrading the flower beds at US 259/US 79, Wilson St., and US 79/Fairpark St. The contractor will be constructing new borders and placing new vegetation. Motorists should expect temporary lane closures.

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Smith County

Smith County crews are scheduled to perform asphalt repairs on the FM 14 overpass at I-20. Motorists should expect lane closures. Crews will also work on ditch and erosion control at various locations. Contractor crews will continue tree trimming on SH 31 from FM 850 to the Gregg County line.

Smith County construction projects updates:

US 69 and Henderson St. (FM 344)

• Limits: US 69 at Henderson St.
• Contractor: Tight Line Construction, LLC
• Cost: $209,000
• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2026

The contractor is scheduled to complete planting in the US 69 and FM 344 medians. Lane closures are not expected, but motorists should drive with caution. This project consists of beautification work along US 69 in Bullard.

FM 2493 Widen Non-Freeway

• Limits: FM 346 in Flint, south to 0.3 miles south of FM 344
• Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road LTD
• Cost: $78.5 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2029

The contractor has closed access to CR 172 (Goodson Spur) from FM 2493 through Feb. 2026 for the construction of new pavement and tie-in access. Motorists should use CR 177 for the detour. This project consists of widening the existing non-freeway roadway.

District Bridge Rehabilitation

• Limits: Various locations in the Tyler District
• Contractor: Built Right Construction of OK, LLC.
• Cost: $3 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2026

This Project consists of cleaning and sealing existing joints, plane existing overlay, resurfacing bridge deck, metal beam guard fence, steel, and concrete repairs.

Bridge maintenance and repairs are underway at the following locations:

• SS 147 westbound and eastbound at the Spring-Fannin-UPRR overpasses.
• FM 349 Overpass at UPRR & Big Head Creek.

Drivers should expect ongoing construction activity at these sites.

I-20 Bridge Maintenance

• Limits: Bridge locations between Smith and Van Zandt Counties
• Contractor: Southern Bridge and Road, LLC
• Cost: $3.5 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2026

Motorists should expect nightly lane closures on US 69 at I-20. Motorists should also expect a left lane closure on the eastbound I-20 service road, past US 69. The U-turn between US 69 and Jim Hogg Road will remain closed. Crews will continue bridge maintenance. The CR 411 bridge at I-20 will be closed to traffic. Motorists should also expect nightly lane closures on east and westbound I-20 at CR 411. This project is bridge maintenance consisting of cleaning and painting the existing steel bridge structures.

I-20 Bridge Rehabilitation

• Limits: Various locations in the Tyler city limits
• Contractor: Built Right Construction of Oklahoma, LLC.
• Cost: $8.1 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2027

Motorists should expect one lane, two-way traffic on FM 2087 over I-20 as crews continue work. There will be nightly lane closures on east and westbound I-20 at FM 2087 as crews continue work. This project consists of cleaning and sealing existing joints, resurfacing the bridge deck, steel and concrete repairs.

FM 16 Widening and Realignment

• Limits: Four miles west of FM 849 east to US 69 in Lindale
• Contractor: Highway 19 Construction LLC
• Cost: $44.4 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: February 2027

The project consists of grading, asphalt base, asphalt surface overlay paving, storm drain, bridge, and culvert structures, signing, pavement markings, and signals. A traffic shift is currently in place through town. Traffic will be in two lanes during this phase of construction. Embankment installation is ongoing. Base work is also in progress. Crews are installing driveway pipes east of Toll 49. A traffic switch will occur on Feb. 19 from US 69 to FM 849. Traffic will move to the southern lanes of FM 16. Crews are also installing drainage structures on the west side of Toll 49 and continuing dirt work near the Stevenson Branch bridge. Motorists are encouraged to drive with caution and expect delays. (This project is in Smith County but is managed by the Mineola Area Office.)

SH 31 Resurfacing

• Limits: Henderson County line to FM 206
• Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
• Cost: $7.4 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2027

The contractor has wrapped up all major items of work and will begin working on final punch list items.

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Van Zandt County

Canton maintenance crews are scheduled to continue work on FM 1995. A second crew will begin seal coat prep on FM 858 from Martins Mill to Ben Wheeler. Motorists should expect lane closures.

Van Zandt County construction projects updates:

FM 17, FM 47, and FM 859 Bridge Replacement

• Limits: Bridge at FM 17, FM 47, and FM 859 over I-20
• Contractor: Indus Bridge and Road
• Cost: $14.5 Million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Major items of work are completed.

This project includes construction of new bridges and approaches, grading, base and surface work, and installation of metal beam guard fencing. Motorists should expect reduced speed limits and narrowed shoulders on both the I-20 main lanes and frontage roads. All bridges are open to traffic. The contractor is working on punch list items on all bridges.

FM 1255 Rehabilitate Existing Roadway

• Limits: I-20 to SH 110
• Contractor: Reynolds & Kay, LTD.
• Cost: $17.1 Million
• Anticipated Completion Date: August 2026

This project is for the rehabilitation of the existing roadway consisting of roadway widening, grading, rework base material, cement treatment, flex base, resurfacing intersections & driveways, extending cross structures, signs, and pavement markings. Work will be completed under live traffic conditions. Right of way prep and stump removal are ongoing. Roadway rehabilitation operations and cross structure installation are ongoing. This work also consists of milling the existing roadway. Lane closures and speed zone reductions are expected. Motorists should expect delays.

SH 19 Super 2 Project

• Limits: US 80 to I-20
• Contractor: Big Creek Construction, LTD
• Cost: $11.1 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2027

This project consists of base repair, subgrade repair, asphalt work, sealcoat, culvert structures, signage, and striping. Project is scheduled to begin in early 2026. Crews will be installing drainage devices and removing and trimming trees in the right of way.

FM 1651 Rehabilitate Existing Roadway

• Limits: From SH 198 east to SH 19
• Contractor: Baker & Company Construction, LLC.
• Cost: $10.5 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2026

The project is currently in time suspension. The project includes widening the road, repairing the base, adding signs, and painting new stripes. Crews will complete groundwork in one-mile segments. Drivers should expect lane closures and slower speed limits in the area. Motorists should expect delays. (This project is in Van Zandt County but is managed by the Athens Area Office.)

FM 279 Rehabilitation

• Limits: 0.24 miles east of FM 314 to SH 64
• Contractor: Big Creek LLC.
• Cost: $7.8 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2026

Crews are scheduled to install new signage and mailboxes. Motorists should expect delays and use caution when traveling through the area. Lane closures are in place. The project consists of grading, drainage improvements, asphalt paving, striping, and signage. (This project is in Van Zandt County but is managed by the Athens Area Office.)

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Wood County

This week, crews are scheduled to continue bridge maintenance at various locations. Crews will also address base repairs on FM 14 between SH 154 and FM 49. Additional crews will perform edge repairs on FM 2966 between FM 515 and the Yantis city limits.

Wood County construction projects updates:

US 69 Grade-Separated Interchange

• Limits: From 0.96 miles north of FM 779 to 1.03 miles south of FM 779
• Contractor: Lamar Companies, LLC
• Cost: $37.9 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: August 2026

This project consists of grading, base, asphalt, drainage, structures, overpass, signing, and striping. The project also includes curb and gutter work along the frontage roads. Crews are scheduled to continue retaining wall and bridge column work. Traffic is now on temporary paving south of existing US 69. Motorists should expect delays when work is in progress and be cautious of large equipment.

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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.
• Debris Removal/Pothole Repair Main Lanes: Monday through Thursday in all three counties.
• Debris Removal/Pothole Repair Frontage Roads/Ramps: Wednesday through Thursday in all counties.
• Misc. Road Work: Friday in all three counties.
• Guardrail/Sign Repair: Emergency repairs due to vehicle crashes in all counties.
• Tree Trimming/Removal: Smith County.