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Contact: Jeff Williford
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Date: Oct. 8, 2021
Oct. 8, 2021
TYLER – TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the week of Oct. 11, 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 County
Palestine Maintenance is scheduled to perform overlay work on FM 315. 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 County
Maintenance crews will be performing base repairs on FM 1857 and FM 3052 throughout the week. 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 roadway will be closed to traffic. Motorists should follow the marked detour route. 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 begin 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 begin final surface striping. Lane closures will be in place with a pilot car managing traffic. 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 backfilling and placing top soil. Lane closures will be in place. The project adds passing lanes and incorporates safety upgrades.
US 69 Sidewalks in Jacksonville
No work is scheduled. The project is constructing sidewalks along US 69 in Jacksonville.
US 79 Rehabilitation Project
The contractor is scheduled to begin final punch list and repair bridge joints. 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.
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Gregg County
Longview Maintenance is planning to begin base repairs on SH 31 E at SH 135. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control. Crews also plan to begin base repair at SH 31 N at the US 259 bypass. Crews will also conduct patching operations on various roadways throughout the area.
Gregg County construction projects updates:
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 County
Athens Maintenance is scheduled to perform base repairs FM 316 from US 175 to FM 1861. Crews also plan to conduct overlay work at various locations on FM 2329. 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 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
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 County
SL 571 west of Henderson will be closed due to pavement repairs. Please use FM 2276 as a detour. Message boards will be present on US 259 on both the NB and SB sides. Crews will also continue mill and inlay on LP 591 and proceed to SH 315. Expect daytime lane closures. Flaggers will control traffic with one-way traffic setups in both locations.
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Smith County
Tyler maintenance plans to begin mill and inlay operations at the LP 323 and Commerce intersection beginning Monday. Expect daily lane closures. Flaggers will control traffic with a pilot vehicle. On Thursday, crews plan to begin mill and inlay operations on SP 124 from LP 323 to SH 64. A second crew will be on the LP 323 extension, just south of US 271, assisting railroad with repairs on the crossing. LP 323 Ext. will be shut down from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 12. The crew will then move to US 69 just north of LP 323 to work on drainage issues. 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 erosion control measures and drainage structure. 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 grading at Spruce Hill and modifying crash-cushion attenuator. Lane closures will be in place on the outside lane of southbound FM 2493 and 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
The contractor is scheduled to install delineators and place stop bars at exit ramps. 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
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
Contractor is scheduled to complete punch list. 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 repair. Work hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The project will consist of bridge maintenance and repair.
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Van Zandt County
Canton Maintenance plans to begin base repair work on FM 1395. 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 installing guard fence on the eastbound side 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
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 will be performing hot mix overlay on FM 2659 at FM 2911 intersection. 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 grading and stabilizing disturbed areas on the northbound and southbound sides. 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.
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