Project updates for the week of Oct. 13, 2025

Anderson County

Palestine crews are scheduled to perform hot mix operations on FM 321. Motorists should expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.

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

Traffic is currently being switched to the new pavement on the westbound lane, while the contractor works on the eastbound lane. Crews will continue work on the bridge deck and rail on the eastbound bridge. Crews will also finalize ditches and slopes. 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 set up message boards for work on FM 1990. The work is scheduled to begin the week of Oct. 20. The project consists of improving drainage, driveways, culverts, and upgrading the guard rail for safety.

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Cherokee County

Jacksonville crews will be performing base repairs on FM 855. Motorists should expect daytime lane closures with traffic controlled by flaggers. Rusk crews will be overlaying on SH 110 between New Summerfield and Troup. 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 following county road intersections will be closed within the project limits:

• CR 3410/CR 3416 intersections: local traffic will need to use the detour route to FM 855
• CR 3306/CR 3407 intersections: local traffic will need to use the posted detour route.

The contractor is scheduled to continue work on the eastbound side through Cuney. Right of way prep work will also continue on the westbound side. 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. The 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.)

SH 204

• Limits: From SH 110 to the Rusk County line
• Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
• Cost: $22.5 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2025

This week, the contractor will begin striping, sign installation, edge work, and culvert work. Crews will also continue storm water prevention plan operations. Motorists should drive with caution in the work zone. Lane closures are anticipated. This project consists of adding a super-two highway section.

US 79

• Limits: Rusk County line, southwest to 0.160 mile east of SH 110
• Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
• Cost: $4.25 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2025

The contractor is scheduled to continue striping operations and cutting bridge joints. The posted speed limit has been restored to 70 mph. This project consists of rehabilitation of the existing road, including pavement repair, resurfacing, metal beam guard fence, and pavement markings.

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: $38.5 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2027

Beginning Oct. 13, the contractor will be conducting lane closures on US 69 throughout the project limits. The closures are scheduled to last through Wednesday, Oct. 15. Work will also continue on the frontage road adjacent to US 69. The project consists of a grade separated interchange and realignment of FM 2493 West of US 69.

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Gregg County

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 will be clearing the right of way. Crews may also place temporary asphalt for traffic control, depending on progress. The contractor is also expected to install storm culverts.

US 80

• Limits: Lake Divernia east to FM 3272
• Contractor: Longview Bridge
• Cost: $3.43 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: October 2025

The project consists of removing four inches of existing surface and replacing with new hot mix. The project will also include striping and pavement markings. This week, the contractor is scheduled to perform punch list items.

Young St. - City of Longview

• Limits: Mobberly Ave. to MLK Blvd.
• Contractor: C&W Southern, LLC
• Cost: $620,200
• Anticipated Completion Date: October 2025

This project consists of constructing sidewalks and accessible ramps for people with disabilities on both sides of Mobberly Ave. This week, the contractor will be clearing right of way and pouring concrete for the sidewalk on the south side of the street.

I-20 Resurfacing

• Limits: Sabine River bridge to the Harrison County line
• Contractor: Grey Sky Construction LLC
• Cost: $2.9 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: October 2025

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. Work is scheduled to alternate between day and nighttime hours. One lane will be closed at a time. The contractor is scheduled to place embankment, rumble strips, and signage.

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Henderson County

Henderson County construction projects updates:

FM 315 Rehabilitation

• Limits: From FM 3079 to FM 317
• Contractor: Big Creek Construction, LTD
• Cost: $1.9 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Project is awaiting final acceptance.

The project includes pavement reconstruction, structures, pavement markings, and signs.

BUS 19 Sidewalks

• Limits: From Ben Belt Frontage Rd. To S Loop 7 ramps
• Contractor: 3LW Civil, LCC
• Cost: $2.6 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2025

The contractor is placing concrete for the sidewalks and driveways on the west side of the road. Motorists should expect lane closures while work is in progress. The project includes sidewalk and pedestrian access improvements.

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 has begun cement treating for roadway widening in the southbound lane. Crews are also expected to place flex base material in the southbound lane. The speed limit is reduced to 60 mph throughout the project limits. 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: Late 2025

All major work items are complete. Crews are scheduled to begin cleaning and sweeping the roadway. Nighttime operations are scheduled to continue this week. Motorists should expect lane closures. The project includes removal of current surface, base repairs, resurfacing, striping, and signage. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the nighttime work zone and expect pavement striping operations during the day.

SH 31 at Sawmill Rd.

• Limits: Sawmill Rd.
• Contractor: Striping Technology, L.P.
• Cost: $342,000
• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2025

The new traffic signal is operational. Testing is in progress. This project consists of installing a traffic control and pedestrian control signal.

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Rusk County

Crews in Henderson are scheduled to repair base failures and repair edges on FM 1798. Motorists should expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Crews will also clean ditches and repair edges on FM 225 and FM 840. Contractor crews are scheduled to remove trees at various locations. Also, contract mowers will also be at various locations throughout the county.

Rusk County construction projects updates:

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: November 2025

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 lay the hot mix asphalt surface. 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: October 2025

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.

SH 43

• Limits: FM 1251 north to FM 2658
• Contractor: Madden Construction
• Cost: $21.2 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: October 2025

This project consists of milling approximately six inches off the surface and replacing it with new hot mix. The project also includes clearing the right of way, replacing driveway pipes, and striping. This week, the contractor is scheduled to place final striping and performing edge work along the pavement. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.

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Smith County

Tyler Maintenance crews will perform mill and inlay on FM 2813 from FM 2493 to US 69. Work is expected to last two days. When complete, this crew will move to FM 1089 from SH 110 to FM 13. This work is expected to last two days. Crews will finish the week at FM 1804 from US 69 to the Wood County line. Work is expected to last until the week of Oct. 20. Additional crews will work on drainage issues throughout the week. Contractor crews will continue tree removal at various locations throughout the county.

Smith County construction projects updates:

US 69 Rehab Existing Road and Restricted Crossing U-Turn (R-Cut)

• Limits: Cumberland Road to 0.45 miles north of FM 346
• Contractor: Drewery Construction Company, INC
• Cost: $5.8 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2025

The contractor is scheduled to work on punch list items. This work will be done during daytime hours. No lane closures are expected. This project consists of rehabilitating existing roadway and installing a restricted crossing U-turn (R-Cut) at the FM 2813 intersection.

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: $52 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2027

The contractor has scheduled daily lane closures from 8:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. from S. Kimberly Dr. to CR 150. The closures are scheduled to last through Oct. 3. Beginning Monday, September 22, the entrance to CR 172 will be closed. This closure is scheduled to last for two weeks. Motorists should plan ahead and drive with caution. This project consists of widening the existing non-freeway roadway.

Pedestrian Sidewalks & Curb Ramps

• Limits: Stewart Park to Peete Elementary
• Contractor: Tight Line Construction, LLC.
• Cost: $870,000
• Anticipated Completion Date: Winter 2025

The contractor is scheduled to place pedestrian poles at the intersection of Front St. and Beckham. Motorists should drive with caution. Lane closures are possible. The project consists of upgrading pedestrian safety measures at various intersections.

Smith County Bridge Rehabilitation

• Limits: Various locations in the Tyler city limits
• Contractor: Tight Line Construction, LLC.
• Cost: $3 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2026

The contractor is scheduled to perform surface treatment to the bridge deck at the US 175 and UP RR bridge. This project consists of cleaning and sealing the existing bridge joints, asphalt work, resurfacing the bridge deck, installing new metal beam guard fencing, steel and concrete repairs.

I-20 Bridge Maintenance

• Limits: Bridge locations between Smith and Van Zandt Counties
• Contractor: Southern Bridge and Road, LLC
• Cost: $3 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: May 2026

The contractor has installed temporary traffic signals on CR 496 under I-20 to manage one-lane traffic. Signals will operate at all times. One lane will remain open at all times. Crews are scheduled to begin bridge maintenance in this area. At Jim Hogg Rd (CR 431), the U-turn from eastbound to westbound I-20 frontage road will be closed. Motorists should expect reduced lane widths and intermittent shoulder closures under the bridges at Jim Hogg Rd. The U-turn from eastbound to westbound I-20 frontage road between Jim Hogg Rd and US 69 will be closed. Additionally, the westbound I-20 shoulder and entrance ramp after Jim Hogg Rd will be closed. Drivers will need to use the entrance ramp at US 69. Crews will begin preparations for power washing, blasting, priming, and painting. This project is bridge maintenance consisting of cleaning and painting the existing steel bridge structures.

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 as well as hot mix operations. Bridge work is ongoing. (This project is in Smith County but is managed by the Mineola Area Office.)

SH 31 Resurfacing

• Limits: From Henderson County line to FM 206
• Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
• Cost: $7.4 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2025

The contractor is scheduled to install rumble strips. When complete, crews will begin striping. Motorists should expect delays and use caution when traveling through area. This project includes base repairs, resurfacing, striping, and sign installation. (This project is in Smith County but is managed by the Athens Area Office.)

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Van Zandt County

Canton crews will be overlaying on FM 1504 from SH 64 to US 80. A second crew will be addressing ditch maintenance issues and performing bridge maintenance. Motorists should expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.

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: November 2025

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. On FM 17, crews are scheduled to install striping and sealcoat operations. The bridge is open to traffic. The FM 47 bridge is open to traffic. Crews are scheduled to complete paving operations as well as striping and sign installation. On FM 859, crews are scheduled to perform striping and signage installation. The bridge is open to traffic.

FM 1255 Rehabilitate Existing Roadway

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

I-20 WB Exit Ramp at SH 19

• Limits: From WB exit ramp to SH 19
• Contractor: Reynolds & Kay, LTD
• Cost: $1.4 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: August 2025

This project consists of ramp improvements. Crews have begun work on drainage structures and frontage road alignment. Final closeout activities will follow.

E Tyler St. at Mill Creek Bridge

• Limits: Tyler St. at Mill Creek near the Canton Trade Days facilities
• Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
• Cost: $1.17 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2025

This project includes bridge replacement, new approaches, grading, and base repairs. The contractor is nearing completion and is working on closeout items. E. Tyler Street is closed to through traffic.

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 contractor has initiated treatment of the roadway. The contractor is also scheduled to begin work at the FM 1651 intersection. This project is focused on fixing and improving the existing road. Work 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: Late 2025

Crews are scheduled to work on drainage issues. 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 overlay on FM 69 between FM 515 and the Hopkins County line. Crews are also scheduled to perform edge repairs on FM 778 between SH 37 and US 80. Crews will also perform bridge inspection and maintenance at various locations throughout the county. Herbicide operations will also continue.

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 work on the retaining walls. Motorists should use caution due to large equipment operating in the work zone. Lane closures are expected. Motorists should expect delays.

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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: Thursdays in all three counties.
• Debris Removal/Pothole Repair Outside Lanes: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in all three counties.
• Debris Removal/Pothole Repair Frontage Roads/Ramps: Friday in all counties.
• Guardrail/Sign Repair: Emergency repairs due to vehicle crashes in all counties.
• Tree Trimming/Removal: Smith County.
• Retaining wall drain cleanout: Smith County.