Roadwork for the week of Nov. 8 – KTRE

Released by the Texas Department of Transportation:
EAST TEXAS (KLTV) – TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the week of Nov. 8, 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.
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Anderson CountyPalestine Maintenance is scheduled to perform mill and inlay on US 287. Crew will then move to FM 321 to begin profiling traffic control. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car managing traffic control.
Anderson County construction projects updates:
US 79 Super 2 Project
The contractor is scheduled to continue work on roadway elements. The speed limit has been reduced to 60 mph throughout the project limits. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project and expect lane closures and delays. Project consists of widening for a Super 2, including sub-grade work, surface treatment, base and surface hot mix asphalt, widening structures, bridge rail, MBGF, signage and permanent striping.
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Cherokee CountyMaintenance crews will be performing base repair on SH 110 between New Summerfield and Troup. A second crew will be performing base repairs on FM 851. Expect daytime lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.
Cherokee County construction projects updates:
FM 22 Safety Widening and Bridge Replacement Project
The contractor is scheduled to continue bridge construction at Sandy Creek. The bridge is now open to the public. Flaggers will be present during construction hours. The project will widen the existing roadway, replace three bridges and incorporate safety upgrades.
US 84 Widening
The contractor is scheduled to continue placing storm water pollution prevention plan (SW3P) control measures and continue widening cross structures. Lane closures will be in place. Expect lane closures with delays. The project will widen and resurface the roadway, along with adding safety upgrades.
FM 235 Safety Widening
The contractor is scheduled to perform project clean up and begin picking up SW3P safety measures. No lane closures will be in place. The project widens the existing roadway and incorporates safety upgrades.
County Road Bridge Replacement Project
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 project is replacing the existing bridges at each location with new structures.
SH 204 Super-2 Widening Project
The contractor is scheduled to begin bridge rail and MBGF. Shoulder closures will be in place. The project adds passing lanes and incorporates safety upgrades.
US 69 Sidewalks in Jacksonville
US 79 Rehabilitation Project
The contractor is awaiting final punch list. Lane closures will be in place, expect delays on this corridor when construction is in progress. The work zone speed limit is 60 mph. The project will rebuild the roadway pavement and upgrade bridge rails.
SH 21 Resurfacing Project
No work is scheduled for the project. The project will consist of pavement resurfacing.
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Gregg CountyLongview Maintenance plans to continue mill and inlay operations on FM 2204 in Kilgore between US 259 Bypass and US 259 Bus. Expect lane closures in the eastbound and westbound lanes with flaggers providing traffic control. Crews also plan to continue bridge channel maintenance.
Gregg County construction projects updates:
Spur 63/McCann Road Bridge Project
This project is part of the City of Longview Guthrie Creek Trail project. It will consist of building a bridge over Guthrie Creek to allow bicyclist and pedestrians to travel under Spur 63. The traffic will be reduced to two lanes, one northbound lane and one south bound lane to allow the contractor to build half of the bridge. Traffic will be switched later to allow completion of the bridge construction. Expect delays.
FM 2204, etc., Safety Improvement Project
This project consists of culverts, safety end treatments, drainage upgrades, new MBGF and driveway asphalt. Contractor will be working on drainage upgrades and driveways. There will be daytime lane closures. Expect delays.
FM 2206/Harrison Road
This project consists of widening a two-lane road to four lanes with a center turn lane. This includes drainage structures, flexible base, curb and gutter, sidewalks, hot mix and pavement markings.  Contractor will be extending culverts and constructing detours. There will be daytime lane closures. Expect delays.
FM 2206/Harrison Road
This project consists of widening a two-lane road to four lanes with a center turn lane.  This includes drainage structures, new bridge, flexible base, hot mix and pavement markings. Contractor will be extending culverts and constructing detours. There will be daytime lane closures. Expect delays.
I-20 Upgrades at Barber Road
This project consists of widening on ramps and exit ramps, culverts, drainage upgrades, new MBGF and bridge rails on the Barber Road overpass, and asphalt overlay. No work planned this week.
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Henderson CountyAthens Maintenance is scheduled to perform mill and inlay operations on US 175W from SL 7 in Athens to the Kaufman County line in the EB lanes. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.
Henderson County construction projects updates:
SH 198 Bridge Project
The contractor is scheduled to work on the new northbound bridge and roadway elements. Motorists should be prepared for lane closures and delays. The speed limit has been reduced to 50 mph throughout the project. The project consists of the construction of replacing bridges, approaches, grading, structures, asphalt concrete pavement (ACP) base, ACP surface, retaining walls, curb & gutter, MBGF, and pavement markings.
Traffic Signal Project
The contractor plans to continue final cleanup work on pedestrian ramps and traffic signals on SH 31 at FM 3441/SH 198 in Malakoff. Expect lane closures and delays. The project consists of improving the intersection and installing a signal.
US 175 Widening Project
The contractor is scheduled to continue final cleanup work. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project. The project consists of adding shoulders and improving drainage.
SH 334 Bridge Project
Gun Barrel City (2.5 miles west of SH 198)
The contractor is scheduled to continue final cleanup work. Expect lane closures and delays. The project will upgrade the roadway from two to four lanes. The contract consists of the construction of bridges, storm sewer, guardrail, base, pavement surfaces, and pavement markings.
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Rusk CountyMaintenance crews will be performing edge and base repairs on FM 3135. A second crew will be performing bridge maintenance work on various bridges. Flaggers will control traffic with one-way traffic setups in all locations.
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Smith CountyTyler Maintenance crews plan to dig base failures on at various locations on US 271 from LP 323 to Harris Creek Bottom. A second crew will start the week on FM 346 at Big Timber Road performing ditch work. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic with one-way traffic setups.
Smith County construction projects updates:
US 271 Rehab, Turn Lanes, and Pavement Overlay
Crews will be installing drainage structures. Traffic control will be managed by flaggers as needed. The project consists of paving, structures, MBGF, and pavement markings from I-20 north to the Gregg County line. The portion from I-20 to FM 16 also includes turn lanes and pavement rehabilitation.
FM 2493 Widening Project
The contractor is scheduled to continue modifying crash-cushion attenuator. Lane closures will be in place on the outside lane of northbound FM 2493 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The work zone speed limit will remain at 45 mph. The project will widen FM 2493 from two lanes to a four-lane divided roadway with a flush median.
US 69 Overpass at FM 346
Contractor is scheduled to complete punch list items and project cleanup. The work zone speed limit is 60 mph on US 69. The project consists of building a new US 69 bridge over FM 346.
SH 155 Resurfacing Project
No work is scheduled. When in progress, hours will be from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday nights. The project will resurface the roadway, upgrade drainage structures, and repair bridge joints.
Sidewalks at various locations in Smith County
SH 135 in Troup (FM 13 to Tiger Dr.)
The contractor is scheduled to continue work on SH 110 in Troup. Daily lane closures are expected. The project is adding sidewalks along SH 64W in Tyler, SH 110W, and SH 135N in Troup.
SH 135 Widening Project
No work is scheduled. The work zone speed limit is 45 mph. The project is adding passing lanes, improving drainage structures, and pavement resurfacing.
US 69 (Glenwood Blvd.) Resurfacing Project in Tyler
No work is scheduled. When in progress, work will be conducted from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday nights. The project consists of pavement resurfacing.
FM 344, etc., Safety Improvements
The contractor is scheduled to complete driveway and cross culvert upgrades on FM 768 and finish laying hot mix for driveways and intersections on FM 344. Lane closures will be in place. The project consists of improving drainage, culvert work, and guardrail upgrades.
US 69 (Broadway Ave.) Resurfacing Project
No work is scheduled. When in progress, work is slated from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through Thursday, and on Sunday from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. The project consists of bridge rail and pavement resurfacing.
I-20 Resurfacing Project
No work is scheduled. When work is in progress, the schedule is from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. The work zone speed limit is 65 mph. The project consists of ramp improvements and frontage road construction.
Loop 323 Resurfacing Project
No work is scheduled. When in progress, work hours are 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. The project consists of pavement resurfacing.
I-20 Ramp Improvement Project
No work is scheduled. The project includes ramp improvements and the construction of frontage roads.
SH 64 Bridge Maintenance
The contractor is scheduled to continue bridge repairs. Work hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lane closures will be in place when working on the metal beam guard fence and retrofit rail. The project consists of bridge maintenance and repair.
Tyler State Park Bridge and Resurfacing Project
No work is scheduled for this project. The project will consist of bridge and pavement resurfacing.
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Van Zandt County Canton Maintenance plans to perform base repair work on FM 1395. A second crew will be performing base work on FM 1504. Daytime lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.
Van Zandt County construction projects updates:
I-20 MBGF Improvements (Van Zandt, Smith, and Gregg counties)
Crews will be performing concrete work, cleaning and grading along the eastbound and westbound shoulders in Gregg County and cleaning and grading eastbound and westbound sides in Van Zandt and Smith Counties. Lane closures will be in effect nightly and will be managed by message boards and channelizing devices. This project is to construct safety improvements consisting of upgrading MBGF and mow strip.
CR 2918, etc. Bridge Replacements
CR 2319 @ Alligator Crk
Crews will be performing roadway subgrade work on CR 2318 and CR 2918. Both roads remain closed on each side of the bridges until project completion. The project consists of removing and replacing four bridges.
Safety Improvement Project
The contractor is scheduled to continue driveways and drainage structures work on FM 346 in Smith County. Motorists should be prepared for lane closures and delays. The project includes grading, structure work, guard rail replacement, and bridge rail upgrades
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Wood County
Mineola Maintenance crews will be performing ditch maintenance on FM 1647 in the early part of the week, followed by FM 1799. Expect one lane closure with flaggers and a pilot car. No delays expected.
Wood County construction projects updates:
SH 154 Turn Lane Project
Crews will be pouring concrete riprap and establishing vegetation. Daily shoulder closures will be managed by signs and channelizing devices. The project includes pavement widening, hot mix asphalt concrete overlay, signs, and pavement markings.
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I-20 Total Maintenance Contract
Contractor is working on the follow up action worksheet summary for bridge work repair in Gregg, Smith and Van Zandt Counties.
Mill & Inlay Operations: In all three counties. Lane and ramp closures are possible.
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