TYLER TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the Week of May 24, 2021. Work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues. Slow down and pay attention in work zones.<\/p>\n
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Note: All TxDOT offices will be closed Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day. Normal business hours resume at 8 a.m., Tuesday, June 1. To allow for more efficient travel during the long holiday weekend, TxDOT will not allow lane closures on its construction and maintenance projects that impact traffic flow from Friday Monday, May 28 31.<\/p>\n
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Night work is set for Loop 323 at the SH 31W intersection starting at 6 p.m., Sunday, May 23. Expect multiple lane closures. Starting Wednesday, work will also be conducted on SH 110N inside Northwest Loop 323. Both locations will have traffic impacts. More information is available in the Smith County section of this release. Message boards have been installed along the route to notify the public of the work.<\/p>\n
Motorists should also prepare for lane closures and delays as night work gets underway Sunday, May 23, on the US 69\/Glenwood Blvd. resurfacing project in Tyler. Work is scheduled from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday nights. Get more information in the Smith County section of this release.<\/p>\n
In Cherokee County, FM 22 at Sandy Creek west of Gallatin, will be closed for removal of the bridge. This will require detouring traffic. More information is available in the Cherokee County section of this release.<\/p>\n
A traffic shift is planned to get underway this week on the SH 198 bridge project at Clear Creek in Henderson County. Expect lane closures. Additional project information is available in the Henderson County section of this release.<\/p>\n
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Districtwide seal coat operations continue around the Tyler District. Motorists should expect lane closures and delays during this work to seal and protect roadways from water, and to provide a longer life cycle. Various project work will be conducted with slow-moving mobile operations. Crews will be working in Cherokee, Henderson, Rusk, and Smith counties. Information on specific work locations is available in the Van Zandt County section of this release.<\/p>\n
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Anderson County Palestine Maintenance plans to conduct driveway work on FM 19 on Monday. Starting Wednesday, profiling operations will be conducted on FM 321. Expect lane closures with flaggers managing traffic control at both relations.<\/p>\n
Anderson County construction projects updates:<\/p>\n
County Road Off-System Bridge Project<\/p>\n
Limits: Various locations in Anderson County<\/p>\n
Contractor: Stateline Construction, LLC<\/p>\n
Cost: $1.5 million<\/p>\n
Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2021<\/p>\n
Work continues on the bridges and roadway elements for CR 458 and CR 468. The project consists of construction of bridges, storm sewer, guardrail, base, pavement surfaces, and pavement markings.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
US 79 Super 2 Project<\/p>\n
Limits: From 0.5 mile northeast of Loop 256 to the Anderson\/Cherokee County line<\/p>\n
Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC<\/p>\n
Cost: $14.4 million<\/p>\n
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2022<\/p>\n
Work is ongoing on the shoulders and driveways, and to place drainage structures. The work zone speed limit is 60 mph. Expect lane closures and delays. The project is widening for a Super 2, and includes sub-grade work, surface treatment, base and surface hot-mix asphalt, widening structures, bridge rail, metal beam guard fence, signage, and permanent striping. <\/p>\n
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Cherokee County Jacksonville Maintenance plans to perform ditch work on FM 2064. Rusk crews plan to conduct hot mix blade overlay operations on SH 21 west of Alto. Expect lane closures with flaggers managing traffic control at both locations.<\/p>\n
Cherokee County construction projects updates:<\/p>\n
FM 22 Safety Widening and Bridge Replacement Project (New Project)<\/p>\n
Limits: From CR 1512 west of Gallatin, east to SH 110<\/p>\n
Contractor: Stateline Construction, LLC<\/p>\n
Cost: $5.5 million<\/p>\n
Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2022<\/p>\n
The contractor is scheduled to remove the bridge at Sandy Creek, and conduct site work. The road will be closed to traffic. Motorists should follow the marked detour route to navigate through the area. The project will widen the existing roadway, replace three bridges, and incorporate safety upgrades.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
US 84 Widening<\/p>\n
Limits: From 0.43 mi east of SH 110 in Rusk, northeast to the Rusk County line in Reklaw<\/p>\n
Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC<\/p>\n
Cost: $7.9 million<\/p>\n
Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2022<\/p>\n
The contractor is scheduled to continue right-of-way clearing. Expect lane closures with delays possible. The project will widen and resurface the roadway, and add safety upgrades.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
FM 235 Safety Widening<\/p>\n
Limits: From SH 110 going east to FM 2274<\/p>\n
Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC<\/p>\n
Cost: $3.5 million<\/p>\n
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2021<\/p>\n
The contractor is scheduled to continue drainage upgrades. Expect lane closures with a pilot car managing traffic. The project will widen the existing roadway and incorporate safety upgrades.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
FM 241 Safety Widening<\/p>\n
Limits: From US 69 going southeast to SH 21<\/p>\n
Contractor: A. L. Helmcamp, Inc.<\/p>\n
Cost: $5.5 million<\/p>\n
Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2021<\/p>\n
The contractor is scheduled to perform cleanup activities. The project is widening the existing roadway and incorporating safety upgrades.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
County Road Bridge Replacement Project<\/p>\n
Limits: CR 2905 at Bowles Crk; CR 2614 at Beans Crk; CR 1504 at Turnpike Crk; CR 3203 at Mills Crk.<\/p>\n
Contractor: Stateline Construction, LLC<\/p>\n
Cost: $1.9 million<\/p>\n
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2021<\/p>\n
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 projects are replacing the existing bridges at each location with new structures.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
SH 204 Super-2 Widening Project<\/p>\n
Limits: From US 79 in Jacksonville southeast to SH 110<\/p>\n
Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC<\/p>\n
Cost: $13.7 million<\/p>\n
Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2021<\/p>\n
The contractor is scheduled to perform seal coat and paving work as well as concrete driveway installation. Expect lane closures with a pilot car managing traffic. The project is adding passing lanes and includes safety upgrades.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
US 69 Sidewalks in Jacksonville<\/p>\n
Limits: From Nacogdoches St. to Tena St. in Jacksonville<\/p>\n
Contractor: Highway 19 Construction, LLC<\/p>\n
Cost: $507,099.00<\/p>\n
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2021<\/p>\n
No work is scheduled. The project is constructing sidewalks along US 69 in Jacksonville.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
US 79 Rehabilitation Project<\/p>\n
Limits: From 0.16 mile east of SH 110 to the Mud Creek Relief Bridge<\/p>\n
Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC<\/p>\n
Cost: $8.2 million<\/p>\n
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2021<\/p>\n
The contractor plans to begin replacing the bridge joints. Expect lane closures and delays. The work zone speed limit is 60 mph. The project is rebuilding the roadway pavement and upgrading bridge rail.<\/p>\n
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Gregg County Longview Maintenance plans to continue bridge repairs on various roadways around the county. Expect flaggers to provide traffic control with lane closures possible.<\/p>\n
Gregg County construction projects updates:<\/p>\n
FM 2204, etc., Safety Improvement Project<\/p>\n
Limits: US 259 Bypass to SH 322<\/p>\n
Contractor: Stateline Construction<\/p>\n
Cost: $3.88 million<\/p>\n
Anticipated Completion Date: November 2021<\/p>\n
The contractor will be working on drainage upgrades and driveways. Expect lane closures and delays. This project consists of culverts, safety end treatments, drainage upgrades, new metal beam guard fence and driveway asphalt.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
FM 2206\/Harrison Road<\/p>\n
Limits: From Loop 281 to Fisher Rd.<\/p>\n
Contractor: East Texas Bridge<\/p>\n
Cost: $15.16 million<\/p>\n
Anticipated Completion Date: December 2021<\/p>\n
Work includes extending culverts and constructing detours. Expect lane closures and delays. The project consists of widening the two-lane road to four lanes with a center turn lane. Work includes drainage structures, flexible base, curb and gutter, sidewalks, hot mix, and pavement markings.<\/p>\n
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