Project updates for the week of Jan. 13, 2025

Anderson County

Palestine crews will be performing edge repairs throughout the county. Expect lane closures throughout the day.

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 scheduled to continue working on the new westbound bridge and setting beams on the new eastbound side. The contractor is also scheduled to install new pavement and road surface on the westbound side. FM 1892 has been reopened to the traveling public. 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 Mi 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. No work is scheduled this week. The project includes concrete curb and gutter, earthwork, and drainage improvements.

Gus Engeling Texas Parks and Wildlife

• Limits: Roads and parking lot within 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. No work is being performed this week. The project includes surface treatment, pavement striping, and drainage improvements.

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Cherokee County

This week, Jacksonville and Rusk crews will perform bridge maintenance at various locations throughout the county. Lane closures should be expected. Traffic will be controlled by flaggers.

Cherokee County construction projects updates:

SH 204

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

The contractor is scheduled to work on the culvert extensions and stormwater plan. Motorists should drive with caution. The project consists of adding a super-two highway section.

FM 2339 - SH 110

• Limits: 2.7 miles north of Rusk
• Contractor: Red Barron
• Cost: $1.6 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2025

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. Work is currently suspended on this project, pending a redesign. No lane closures are anticipated. Motorists should drive with caution.

US 69 and FM 2493 Grade Separated Interchange Realignment - SH 110

• 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

Construction of drainage structures and driveways is ongoing on FM 2493, east of US 69. No lane closures are expected. Motorists should drive with caution. This project consists of grade separated interchange and realignment of FM 2493, west of US 69.

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 contractor is scheduled to work on the westbound roadway elements behind the traffic barrier. The east end of CR 3407 (Dip Rd) intersection is closed. Motorists are encouraged to use the west end of CR 3407 for access to US 175. Crews will be working on the bridge elements and setting beams. Crews will also continue clearing utility items and building storm drain systems. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project. Large dirt-moving equipment will be entering and exiting US 175. The speed limit is reduced to 55 mph throughout the project limits. The project consists of expansion to a 4-lane roadway with new bridges, grading, asphalt, drainage structures, pavement markings, and signage.

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: Spring 2025

The contractor has no work scheduled this week. The project consists of safety improvements consisting of the installation of a median cable barrier.

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Gregg County

Gregg County construction projects updates:

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: February 2025

This project involves rebuilding the traffic circle and the entire width of the roadway up to the Rusk County line. Crews will demolish the west side of the road, which includes removing the old concrete, rebuilding the foundation, installing new concrete pavement, adding storm sewers, and completing lighting and striping. Two-way traffic is now open south of the traffic circle. The contractor is working on storm sewers and paving at the circle location.

FM 2206/Harrison Road Phase 1

• Limits: From Loop 281 to Fisher Rd.
• Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
• Cost: $15.16 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: January 2025

This project will widen a two-lane road to four lanes with a center turn lane. The work includes adding drainage structures, a flexible base, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, asphalt paving, and pavement markings. Crews will be installing permanent striping and completing punch list items.

FM 2206/Harrison Road Phase 2

• Limits: Fisher Rd. to SH 42
• Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
• Cost: $14.15 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: January 2025

This project will widen a two-lane road to four lanes with a center turn lane. The work includes adding drainage structures, a flexible base, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, asphalt paving, and pavement markings. The contractor is working on punch list items.

High Street Bridge over UP Railroad

• Limits: Nelson St. to Marion Dr.
• Contractor: Ragle Construction
• Cost: $9.3 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: April 2025

This project will replace the High Street bridge over the UP railroad. High Street is reduced to two lanes - one northbound and one southbound. Crews will build one half of the bridge at a time and are working on retaining walls and the new bridge structure. Drivers should expect delays.

SH 43

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

This project consists of milling approximately six inches off the surface and placing new hot mix. It also includes clearing the right of way, replacing driveway pipes, and striping. This week, the contractor will begin clearing the right of way.

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Henderson County

This week, crews will be repairing base failures on FM 314. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Additional crews will be addressing erosion control and edge repair at various locations throughout the county. Crews will also perform sign maintenance and street sweeping.

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. No work is being performed this week. The work 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 is awaiting final acceptance. No work is scheduled this week. 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

Work is scheduled to resume the week of Jan. 13. This project includes sidewalk and pedestrian lane improvements.

SH 19 Super 2 Project

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

Work is scheduled to resume the week of Jan. 13. This project includes sidewalk and pedestrian lane improvements.

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Rusk County

Henderson maintenance will be performing bridge maintenance at various locations throughout the county. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Crews are also scheduled to perform pothole repairs at various locations.

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 consists of reconstructing US 84, extended structures, hot mix asphalt surface, new signs, and striping. Crews will be placing embankment at the cross culverts. Motorists should expect delays.

FM 3231 - Subgrade and Seal coat

• Limits: FM 1251 to SH 43
• Contractor: Lone Star Equipment
• Cost: $15.9 Million
• Anticipated Completion Date: January 2025

This project consists of reconstructing FM 3231 completely. Work includes widening and re-laying subgrade, flex base material, and seal coat. Driveway culverts will be upgraded along with new signs and striping. The contractor is scheduled to install the metal beam guard fence. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car controlling traffic.

SH 315

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

This project consists of widening pavement edges and installing a four-foot space between the traffic lanes to separate opposing traffic for safety. Work will also include adding a passing lane in each direction of travel. The entire surface will be milled, and new hot mix will be placed for the final surface. Project also includes replacing some driveway pipes, metal beam guard fence, and striping. Contractor will be milling asphalt and laying new asphalt.

FM 2658

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

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. The contractor is scheduled to close the roadway at the south end of the project near the bridge. This is to accommodate the install of a new guardrail. Weather permitting, this closure is expected to last approximately three weeks. Property owners will still be allowed access to each end of the bridge. A detour has been established via FM 1251 to SH 43, then to FM 2658.

US 79 Rehabilitation

• Limits: Cherokee County line to 1.3 miles east of SH 42
• Contractor: Reynolds and Kay, LTD
• Cost: $4.9 Million
• Anticipated Completion Date: February 2025

This project consists of rehabilitation of US 79 consisting of pavement repair, seal coat, asphalt surface, driveway culverts, and pavement markings. This week, the contractor is scheduled to place embankment on the slope. Motorists should expect delays with flaggers controlling traffic.

US 79 N

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

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. The contractor will be placing embankment on the slope if weather allows.

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Smith County

Smith County crews will be repairing base failures on FM 15 at various locations. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. A second crew will be on FM 3311 performing edge repairs. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. There will also be a patch crew at various locations throughout the county.

Smith County construction projects updates:

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: Major items of work have been completed.

The contractor is pending repairs of final punch list items. This project consists of the construction of a new bridge and parking areas.

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: Spring 2025

The contractor has no work scheduled this week. 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: Spring 2025

The project consists of safety improvements consisting of the installation of a median cable barrier. No work is scheduled this week.

SL 323 Overlay on Existing Roadway

• Limits: .3 mi N of SH31, Elm St in W Tyler, N to .25 mi E of US69
• Contractor: Drewery Construction Company, INC
• Cost: $4.5 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Major items of work have been completed.

The contractor is scheduled to perform striping and check final punch list items. Lane closures are anticipated. This project consists of overlaying existing roadway with new asphalt.

I-20 Frontage Road at SH 155

• Limits: Westbound off ramp at SH 155 from intersection to 600 ft toward I-20
• Contractor: FNH Construction, LLC.
• Cost: $600,000
• Anticipated Completion Date: Major items of work have been completed.

The contractor has no work scheduled. No lane closures expected. Project consists of resurfacing the roadway, pavement markings, signage, and illumination.

Legacy Trails Extension

• Limits: Stewart Park to Peete Elementary
• Contractor: THK Construction LLC.
• Cost: $3.5 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Major items of work have been completed.

This project consists of a hike and bike trail development that includes construction of a 12-foot wide shared-use paths. No lane closures are expected this week.

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

This project consists of widening the existing non-freeway roadway. Utility relocations are in progress, expect delays.

County Bridge Replacements

• Limits: CR 35 bridge at Hitts Creek Trib., CR 336 at Wiggins Creek, CR 411 at Prairie Creek Trib., CR 471 at Prairie Creek, CR 452 at Mill Creek, CR 411 at Caney Creek.
• Contractor: Baker & Company Construction, LLC
• Cost: $6.2 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Winter 2025

This project consists of replacing existing bridge facilities and approaches. Construction is on-going at CR 452 over Mill Creek. The bridge will be closed for the duration of construction.

SH 110 Preventative Maintenance

• Limits: SH 64 to Aberdeen Dr.
• Contractor: FNH Construction, LLC.
• Cost: $3.2 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Major items of work have been completed.

The project consists of preventative maintenance including planning, overlay, and pavement markings.

SH 110 Traffic Signals

• Limits: Loop 49 Exit
• Contractor: L.S. Equipment Co. Inc.
• Cost: $778,082
• Anticipated Completion Date: Major items of work have been completed.

This project consists of adding traffic signals to SH 110 and Loop 49 ramps and overlay operations.

I-20 Mill and Inlay at SH 135

• Limits: US 69 to SH 135 east bound lanes
• Contractor: Drewery Construction Company
• Cost: $13 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Winter 2025

The contractor is scheduled to perform permanent striping and punch list items. Lane closures are anticipated. Project consists of an overlay with a new surface, asphalt concrete pavement, planing, shoulder texturing, and pavement markings.

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: August 2025

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. Crews will be hauling in embankment materials west of the high school. Crews will also work on tying in the proposed roadway into the newly constructed bridge. Crews will be removing the existing roadway and installing culverts in town. Motorists are urged to drive with caution and expect delays.

I-20 Mill and Inlay

• Limits: Van Zandt County Line to SH 110
• Contractor: Texas Materials Group, INC.
• Cost: $6 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2024

The contractor has no work scheduled this week. Project consists of an overlay with new surface, planing, shoulder texturing, and pavement markings.

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Van Zandt County

Weather permitting, Canton crews will begin base repair on FM 47. The work will be done south of US 80, near I-20. 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: February 2026

This project is for the construction of a new bridge and approaches, grading, base and surface, and metal beam guard fence installation. Work will resume in early January. 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. Preparations are being made to close access to the FM 17 and FM 47 bridges for their demolition. The demolitions are scheduled to occur on Jan. 17 and 18 at night. Traffic will be detoured to the frontage roads. The bridge at FM 859 is open. Motorists should pay attention and travel with caution in the area.

FM 1255 Rehabilitate Existing Roadway

• Limits: I-20 to SH 110
• Contractor: Reynolds & Kay, LTD.
• Cost: $17.1 Million
• Anticipated Completion Date: October 2025

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. The project will be completed under traffic. Subgrade rehabilitation will be completed in one-mile segments. Crews are scheduled to remove trees in the right of way and install mailbox posts. Lane closures and speed 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: March 2025

This project consists of ramp improvements. Crews have initiated construction on the drainage structures and frontage road alignment. Contractor is scheduled to continue cement treating the base. Lane closures and traffic shifts are expected.

FM 1651 Rehabilitate Existing Roadway-Tony

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

Construction is scheduled to resume the week of Jan. 20. Construction is on-going for the cross structures, driveways, and right of way clearing. 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.

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Wood County

This week, crews are scheduled to overlay on FM 852 west, from SH 11 to the Hopkins County line. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Crews are also scheduled to perform asphalt repair on SH 154 east of the SH 37 intersection in Quitman. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.

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: March 2025

This project consists of milling, level-up, surface repair, structures, signs, and pavement markings. Hot mix pavement operations are now underway. Crews are scheduled to work in the ditches, driveway installation, and striping. Lane closures are expected and speed limit reductions are in place. Motorists should expect delays.

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. Construction of the cross structures, drainage, and embankment is underway in the right of way. Motorists should be cautious of the large equipment traveling through the work zone. Lane closures are expected, and work zone speed reductions are in place. 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 Removal: All three counties.
• Striping Operations: Restriping sections in Smith County.

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