Anderson County
Palestine crews are scheduled to perform edge maintenance on various roadways throughout the county. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.
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 work on the eastbound side, constructing driveways and ditches. They will also set panels on the new eastbound bridge, as well as finalizing ditches and slopes. The contractor is also planning to work on roadway elements involving new pavement and road surface work in the westbound lanes. 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 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. 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. The project includes surface treatment, pavement striping, and drainage improvements.
Cherokee County
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
CR 3410 and CR 3416 will be closed throughout the project limits. Local traffic will need to use the detour route for FM 855. A traffic switch was put into place the week of May 26. The contractor will also continue work on the 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.
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
This project consists of adding a super-two highway section. This week, the contractor is scheduled to begin work on culverts, embankment, and cement treating the subgrade. Crews will also install and maintain SW3P measures. Motorists should drive with caution in the work zone. Lane closures are anticipated.
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 will have various lane closures as crews perform base repairs. This project consists of rehabilitation of the existing road, including pavement repair, resurfacing, metal beam guard fence, and pavement markings.
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. Contractor will continue concrete work this week. No lane closures are expected. Motorists should drive with caution when work is in progress.
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
The contractor is scheduled to work on cement treating the subgrade. One-way traffic stops are planned for short periods on FM 2493, near US 69. Motorists should drive with caution. The project consists of a grade separated interchange and realignment of FM 2493 West of US 69. Motorists should pay attention and drive with caution.
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
When work is complete on SH 31 in Smith County, crews will move to US 69 to begin prep work for the mow strip. Lane closures at not anticipated. Motorists are encouraged to drive with caution. The project consists of safety improvements consisting of the installation of a median cable barrier.
Henderson County
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. 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 is scheduled to work on roadway widening for the northbound 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: Winter 2025
Nighttime milling operations will continue. 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 be installing a new traffic signal on SH 31 at Sawmill Rd. Traffic should use caution while traveling through the work zone. This project consists of installing a traffic control signal and pedestrian signal.
Smith County
Smith County crews will have a crew on FM 2016 performing edge repair operations. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. A second crew is scheduled to perform ditch maintenance at various locations throughout the county. Also, herbicide operations are ongoing in the southeast portion of the county.
Smith County construction
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 is scheduled to continue paving from Cumberland Rd., south to Toll 49. The contractor will also pour concrete for the islands at the north and south U-turns for the R-Cut. 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
No work is scheduled this week. 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
This project consists of widening the existing non-freeway roadway. Utility relocations are in progress. The speed limit is scheduled to be reduced to 45 mph in the work zone.
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
The contractor is scheduled to begin constructing the rails and protective coping. 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.
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 nightly eastbound and westbound lane closures at the Barber Rd. bridge. Crews are scheduled to begin abrasive blasting, priming, and applying the finish coating to the bridge. The project consists of cleaning and painting the existing steel bridge structures.
Legacy Trails Extension
- Limits: Stewart Park to Peete Elementary
- Contractor: THK Construction LLC.
- Cost: $3.5 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2025
The contractor will be working on the project punch list. Crews will also be working on seeding operations. Crews will be working along Noonday Rd. and Houston Street. No lane closures are expected. Motorists should drive with caution.
VA/Smith County Pedestrian Sidewalks & Curb Ramps
- Limits: Stewart Park to Peete Elementary
- Contractor: Tight Line Construction, LLC.
- Cost: $870,000
- Anticipated Completion Date: Late 2025
The contractor plans to begin coordinating project operations at Sunnybrook and Old Jacksonville Hwy. Motorists should drive with caution. Lane closures are expected. The project consists of upgrading pedestrian safety measures at various intersections.
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. The contractor is scheduled to form the sidewalks as well as embankment installation. Motorists are urged to drive with caution through the work zone.
SH 31 Roadway Resurfacing
- Limits: From Henderson County line to FM 206
- Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
- Cost: $7.4 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2025
The project includes prep row, base repairs, resurfacing, striping, and signage. Motorists should use caution when traveling through area and expect delays.
