Anderson County
Palestine crews are scheduled to perform asphalt repairs on FM 2574 and FM 3309. Motorists should 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
Traffic is currently being switched to the new pavement on the westbound lane, while the contractor works on the eastbound lane. The contractor is constructing driveways and ditches in area. The contractor will also continue setting panels and rail on the new eastbound bridge, as well as finalize ditches and slopes. The project consists of expansion to a four-lane roadway with new bridges across the Neches River.
Cherokee County
Jacksonville crews are scheduled to repair base failures on SH 110 between SH 204 and the Smith County line. Rusk crews are scheduled to perform base repairs on FM 2274. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car controlling traffic.
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
The following county road intersections will be closed within the project limits:
- CR 3410/CR 3416 intersections: local traffic will need to use the detour route to FM 855
- CR 3306/CR 3407 intersections: local traffic will need to use the posted detour route.
The contractor is scheduled to continue work on the eastbound side through Cuney. Preparation of the right of way on the westbound side will also continue on the westside of the road. The contractor is also scheduled to continue drainage work, bridge work, and clearing utilities. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the work limits. The speed limit has been 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. (This project is in Cherokee County but is managed by the Athens Area Office.)
SH 204
- Limits: From SH 110 to the Rusk County line
- Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
- Cost: $22.5 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2025
This week, the contractor is scheduled to begin laying asphalt, placing topsoil, and seeding. Crews will also continue SW3P operations. Motorists should drive with caution in the work zone. Lane closures are anticipated. This project consists of adding a super-two highway section.
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 is scheduled to begin temporary striping. This will be a mobile operation. The speed limit has been reduced to 55 mph throughout the project limits. This project consists of rehabilitation of the existing road, including pavement repair, resurfacing, metal beam guard fence, and pavement markings.
SH 110
- Limits: 2.7 miles north of Rusk
- Contractor: Red Barron
- Cost: $1.6 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: Major items of work have been completed.
No work scheduled this week. 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. Motorists should drive with caution when work is in progress.
US 69 and FM 2493 Grade Separated Interchange Realignment
- 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 curb and gutter at various locations throughout the project limits. Work will be on both the east and westbound sides. Also, the contractor is scheduled to lay some topsoil and perform dirt work on the US 69 northbound frontage roads. No lane closures are expected, but motorists should still drive with caution. The project consists of a grade separated interchange and realignment of FM 2493 West of US 69.
Henderson County
Athens crews will be performing overlay on FM 607, south of Leagueville. Motorists should expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Also, crews will perform herbicide operations at various locations throughout the county.
Henderson County construction projects updates:
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 on the west side of the road. 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 has begun cement treating for roadway widening in the southbound 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: Late 2025
Nighttime operations are scheduled to continue this week. 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 new traffic signal is scheduled to become operational on Monday, Sept. 8. This project consists of installing a traffic control signal and pedestrian signal.
Smith County
Tyler Maintenance crews are continue working on ditch and drainage issues. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.
Smith County construction projects updates:
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: Summer 2025
The contractor is scheduled to clean and seal the bridge joints at the Mudd Creek bridge. This work will be done during daytime hours. No lane closures are expected. This project consists of rehabilitating existing roadway and installing a restricted crossing U-turn (R-Cut) at FM 2813 intersection.
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
The contractor has closed CR 177 intersection. There is a detour in place at CR 172. The closure is scheduled to last through Monday, Sept 8. Detour signs are in place. This project consists of widening the existing non-freeway roadway.
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 no work scheduled this week. This project is bridge maintenance, consisting of cleaning and painting existing steel bridge superstructures.
Pedestrian Sidewalks & Curb Ramps
- Limits: Stewart Park to Peete Elementary
- Contractor: Tight Line Construction, LLC.
- Cost: $870,000
- Anticipated Completion Date: Winter 2025
The contractor has begun work at 5th Street and Beckham. Motorists should drive with caution. Lane closures are possible. The project consists of upgrading pedestrian safety measures at various intersections.
Smith County Bridge Rehabilitation
- Limits: Various locations in the Tyler city limits
- Contractor: Tight Line Construction, LLC.
- Cost: $3 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2026
The contractor is scheduled to resume work at SH 322. Motorists should drive with caution. The project consists of cleaning and sealing the existing bridge joints, asphalt work, resurfacing the bridge deck, installation of new metal beam guard fence, steel and concrete repairs.
I-20 Bridge Maintenance
- Limits: Bridge locations between Smith and Van Zandt Counties
- Contractor: Southern Bridge and Road, LLC
- Cost: $3 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: May 2026
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 2, there will be temporary traffic lights installed on CR 496 at I-20. One lane will remain open at all times. Crews are also scheduled to work on the CR 496 bridge. This project is bridge maintenance consisting of cleaning and painting the existing steel bridge structures.
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: February 2027
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. Embankment installation is ongoing. The contractor is scheduled to install curb and gutter and sidewalk sections at various locations. Crews will also work on storm drain installation. Bridge work will continue throughout the project limits. (This project is located in Smith County but is managed by the Mineola Area Office.)
SH 31 Resurfacing
- Limits: From Henderson County line to FM 206
- Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
- Cost: $7.4 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2025
The contractor is scheduled to continue overlay operations in the east and westbound lanes. The project includes prep row, base repairs, resurfacing, striping, and signage. Motorists should use caution when traveling through area and expect delays. (This project is in Smith County but is managed by the Athens Area Office.)
