Project updates for the week of Aug. 25, 2025

Anderson County

Palestine crews are scheduled to repair edges and potholes at various locations throughout the 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

Traffic is currently being switched to the new pavement on the westbound lane, while the contractor works on the eastbound lane. The contractor is constructing driveways and ditches in area. The contractor will also continue setting panels and rail on the new eastbound bridge, as well as finalize ditches and slopes. The project consists of expansion to a four-lane roadway with new bridges across the Neches River.

US 79 Truck Parking Area

• Limits: From 2.2 miles E of FM 645 in Palestine
• Contractor: FNH Construction, LLC
• Cost: $664,000
• Anticipated Completion Date: Major items of work have been completed.

The contractor is awaiting final acceptance. The project includes concrete curb and gutter, earthwork, and drainage improvements.

Gus Engeling Texas Parks and Wildlife

• Limits: Roads and parking lot within the Gus Engeling Wildlife Management Area
• Contractor: Reynolds & Kay, LTD
• Cost: $171,000
• Anticipated Completion Date: Major items of work have been completed.

The contractor is awaiting final acceptance. The project includes surface treatment, pavement striping, and drainage improvements.

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Cherokee County

Jacksonville and Rusk crews will be performing work at the maintenance yards.

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

The contractor will continue work through Cuney on the eastbound side. Preparation of the right of way has started on the westbound side of the highway, beginning from the Jacksonville end of the project. The contractor will also continue working on bridge elements, setting deck panels, clearing utility items, and building storm drain systems. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the area. The speed limit is 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 located 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: Summer 2025

This week, the contractor is scheduled to begin one-course surface treatment, placing topsoil, and seeding. Crews will also continue SW3P 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 begin laying hot mix. Lane closures are expected. Speed limit has been reduced to 55 mph throughout the project limits. This project consists of rehabilitation of the existing road, including pavement repair, resurfacing, metal beam guard fence, and pavement markings.

SH 110

• Limits: 2.7 miles north of Rusk
• Contractor: Red Barron
• Cost: $1.6 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Major items of work have been completed.

No work scheduled this week. This project is a change order to a bridge preventative maintenance project that consists of installing a temporary soil nail wall and a permanent retaining wall to address slope failure on SH 110. Motorists should drive with caution when work is in progress.

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

The contractor is scheduled to work on curb and gutter at various locations throughout the project limits. Work will be on both the east and westbound sides. Also, the contractor is scheduled to lay some topsoil and perform dirt work on the US 69 northbound frontage roads. No lane closures are expected, but motorists should still drive with caution. The project consists of a grade separated interchange and realignment of FM 2493 West of US 69.

US 69 Safety Improvement

• Limits: US 69 limits from FM 241 to 1.11 miles north of FM 851
• Contractor: Highway 19 Construction, LLC
• Cost: $3.85 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2025

The contractor will be on US 69 in Alto, working on the metal beam guard rail for the southbound lanes. Motorists should drive with caution. Lane closures are anticipated. The project consists of safety improvements consisting of the installation of a median cable and concrete barrier.

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Gregg County

Gregg County construction projects updates:

US 80

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

This week, the contractor will be milling and patching base failures. 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.

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

SH 135 - Kilgore Traffic Circle

• Limits: Traffic circle in Kilgore to Rusk County line
• Contractor: East Texas Bridge
• Cost: $8.37 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: August 2025

This week, crews are scheduled to place the final striping and work on punch list items. This project involves rebuilding the traffic circle and the entire width of the roadway to the Rusk County line.

I-20 Resurfacing

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

This week, the contractor is scheduled to lay asphalt beginning Sunday, Aug. 24. Motorists should expect alternating east and westbound lane closures. Work will be done at night. This project consists of milling asphalt off of the surface and placing new asphalt.

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Henderson County

Athens crews are scheduled to perform ditch maintenance at various locations. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Additional crews will be conducting bridge channel maintenance at various locations.

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: Major items of work have been completed.

The contractor is awaiting final acceptance. The project includes replacing bridges and approaches, grading, structures, base and surface work, retaining walls, curbs and gutters, fencing, and striping.

FM 316 Rehabilitation

• Limits: From FM 1861 to US 175
• Contractor: Baker & Company Construction, LLC
• Cost: $7.9 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Major items of work have been completed.

The project is in time suspension and awaiting final acceptance. The project includes pavement reconstruction, structures, pavement markings and signs.

FM 315 Rehabilitation

• Limits: From FM 3079 to FM 317
• Contractor: Big Creek Construction, LTD
• Cost: $1.9 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Major items of work have been completed.

The contractor currently performing edge work at various locations throughout the project limits. There should be no impact to traffic. The project includes pavement reconstruction, structures, pavement markings and signs.

BUS 19 Sidewalks

• Limits: From Ben Belt Fr. To S Loop 7 ramps
• Contractor: 3LW Civil, LCC
• Cost: $2.6 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 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. This project includes sidewalk and pedestrian lane improvements.

SH 19 Super 2 Project

• Limits: From 0.3 Mi. S of FM 1861 (Van Zandt C/L) S to 0.1 Mi. N 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. The speed limit is reduced to 60 mph throughout the project limits. This project includes adding a passing lane in each direction 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

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. Traffic should use caution when traveling through the work zone at night 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 contractor will install striping at the new traffic signal. Traffic should use caution while traveling through the work zone. This project consists of installing a traffic control signal and pedestrian signal.

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Rusk County

Henderson crews are scheduled to repair edges on FM 2753 and repair potholes at various locations. Motorists should expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Also, contractor crews will be striping on FM 1971. Motorists should expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.

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 week, the contractor is scheduled to cement treat the subgrade and applying oil coat. Motorists should expect alternating lane closures while work is in progress. This project consists of reconstructing US 84, extended structures, hot mix asphalt surface, new signs, and striping.

SH 315

• Limits: US 259 to the Panola County line
• Contractor: Madden Construction
• Cost: $13.5 Million
• Anticipated Completion Date: September 2025

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

FM 2658

• Limits: FM 1251 to SH 43
• Contractor: Highway 19 Construction
• Cost: $9.6 Million
• Anticipated Completion Date: September 2025

This week, the contractor is scheduled place sealcoat. This project consists of reconstructing FM 2658 completely, from CR 344 to FM 1251. Work includes a new guard fence, treating subgrade, base material, seal coat, and striping.

US 79 N

• Limits: CR 344 to CR 333
• Contractor: Garrett Shields Construction
• Cost: $718,000
• Anticipated Completion Date: August 2025

This week, the contractor will be working on punch list items. Work will mostly be off of the roadway. This project consists of repairing slope failure in the TxDOT right of way. The site will be excavated, and a new embankment will be placed.

SH 43

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

This week, the contractor is scheduled place final striping and working on the edge of the pavement. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. 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.

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Smith County

Smith County crews are scheduled to work on drainage and ditch complaints throughout the county.

Smith County construction projects updates:

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

• Limits: Cumberland Road to .45 miles north of FM 346
• Contractor: Drewery Construction Company, INC
• Cost: $5.8 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2025

The contractor is scheduled to clean and seal the bridge joints at the Mudd Creek bridge. Crews are also scheduled to perform concrete work on the bridge. This work will be done during daytime hours. Lane closures are expected. This project consists of rehabilitating existing roadway and installing a restricted crossing U-turn (R-Cut) at FM 2813 intersection.

SH 31 Safety Improvement

• Limits: SH 31 (Smith Co) limits from the Neches River bridge to 0.051 miles west of Toll 49
• Contractor: Highway 19 Construction, LLC
• Cost: $3.85 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2025

The contractor is working on the US 69 portion of this project in Cherokee County. This project consists of safety improvements consisting of backfill and topsoil operations. No lane closures are expected.

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 closed the entrance to CR 172. The closure is scheduled to last approximately four weeks. Motorists are asked to use the detour at CR 177 to access CR 172. Detour signs are in place. This project consists of widening the existing non-freeway roadway.

I-20 Bridge Maintenance

• Limits: I-20 bridges over CR 35 (Lavender Rd); FM 14; SH 155; FM 3311; CR 353; US 271; CR 3101 (Barber Rd); CR 3116 (Philpot Rd)
• Contractor: Olympus Painting Contractors, Inc.
• Cost: $3 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2025

The contractor has no work scheduled this week. This project is bridge maintenance, consisting of cleaning and painting existing steel bridge superstructures.

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 complete the ramps at the directional islands and sidewalk ramps. The contractor is also scheduled to set signs and will prepare to move to the 5th Street and Beckham intersection. 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 conduct final repairs to the US 79 bridge at the Trinity River. Striping will soon follow. The contractor also plans to fill an existing cavity beneath the bridge at FM 2699 and Running Creek. Crews will also continue bridge deck prep for surface overlay. Lane closures are expected. Motorists should drive with caution. The project consists of cleaning and sealing the existing bridge joints, asphalt work, resurfacing the bridge deck, installation of new metal beam guard fence, 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 is scheduled to begin installing cables for work at the CR 496 bridge at I-20. There will be temporary traffic signals installed on CR 496 for both the north and southbound traffic. This project is bridge maintenance consisting of cleaning and painting the existing steel bridge structures.

FM 16 Widening and Realignment

• Limits: 4 mi 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. The contractor is scheduled to install curb and gutter and sidewalk sections at various locations. Crews will also work on storm drain installation. Bridge work will continue throughout the project limits. (This project is located 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 continue overlay operations in the east and westbound lanes. Also, the contractor will be repairing the base at the Spur 364 and SH 31 intersection. Traffic will be rerouted to FM 206 during operations. The project includes prep row, base repairs, resurfacing, striping, and signage. Motorists should use caution when traveling through area and expect delays. (This project is located in Smith County but is managed by the Athens Area Office.)

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Van Zandt County

This week, Canton crews are scheduled to address pavement issues throughout the county.

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: October 2025

This project is for the construction of a new bridge and approaches, grading, base and surface, and metal beam guard fence installation. Motorists should expect work zone speed limit reductions and shoulder width reductions on the I-20 main lanes. Motorists should also expect work zone speed limit reductions and shoulder width reductions on the I-20 frontage roads. On FM 17, crews are scheduled to perform paving operations. On FM 47, crews are scheduled to install concrete median and begin asphalt paving operations. On FM 859, crews are scheduled to install the concrete barrier.

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, TCST, resurfacing intersections & driveways, extending cross structures, signs, and pavement markings. The project will be completed under traffic. Right of way prep and tree trimming are ongoing. Roadway rehabilitation operations and cross structure installation are ongoing pending weather. 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 construction on the drainage structures and frontage road alignment. Crews are scheduled to prepare for sealcoat operations, followed by striping operations. This is expected to start within the next couple of weeks. Closeout items will follow.

SH 64 at I-20 and SH 155 at I-20 Traffic Signal Installation

• Limits: Intersection of SH 64 at I-20 and intersection of SH 155 and I-20
• Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
• Cost: $2.2 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2025

The project includes the construction and installation of traffic control devices including pedestrian signals. The SH 64 intersection striping layout has been completed. SH 155 intersection signals are complete and functioning. The frontage roads between SH 155 and Lawhon Ave. have been converted to one-way travel only. Major items and punch list items have been addressed. Project is awaiting final acceptance.

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

Construction is on-going for the cross structures and headwalls. The project is for the rehabilitation of the existing roadway, including widening, base repairs, signage, and striping. Subgrade work will be completed in one-mile segments. Lane closures and speed zone reductions are expected. Motorists should expect delays. (This project is located 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

The contractor is scheduled to pave driveways and striping operations. Motorists should expect delays and use caution when traveling through the area. Lane closures are in place. The project consists of pavement repair, grading ditches, drainage structures, asphalt, striping, and signage. (This project is located in Van Zandt County but is managed by the Athens Area Office.)

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 is for bridge replacement, new approaches, grading, and base repairs. The contractor is scheduled to perform seeding and embankment work. E. Tyler Street is closed to through traffic.

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Wood County

This week, crews are scheduled to perform ditch maintenance at various locations in Wood County. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car controlling traffic. Also, crews will apply herbicide at various locations throughout the county. Crews will also perform bridge inspections and maintenance at various locations.

Wood County construction projects updates:

US 69 Hot mix overlay

• Limits: Rains County line to CR 2370
• Contractor: True Roads Construction, LLC
• Cost: $6.35 Million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Major items have work have been completed.

This project consists of milling, level-up, surface repair, structures, signs, and pavement markings. Project closeout is ongoing.

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. There will also be curb and gutter work on the frontage road sections. Also, crews are preparing foundations for the retaining wall. Crews are scheduled to work on the retaining walls. Motorists should be cautious of large equipment 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.