Anderson County
Palestine crews are scheduled to repair erosion on US 287. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Another crew is expected to be on FM 837 repairing base failures. 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.
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
The following county road intersections will be closed within the project limits:
- CR 3410 intersection: local traffic will need to use the detour route to FM 855
- CR 3416 intersection: local traffic will need to use the detour route to FM 855
- CR 3306: local traffic will need to use the posted detour route.
- CR 3407: local traffic will need to use the posted detour route.
The contractor will continue switching traffic through Cuney onto the new westbound pavement. Preparation of the right of way has started on the westbound side of the highway, beginning from the Jacksonville end of the project. The contractor will also continue working on 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: Summer 2025
This week, the contractor is scheduled to begin widening operations and continue 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. 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 seal coat operations. Lane closures are expected. 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: Spring 2025
This week, the contractor is scheduled to pour the concrete plume and metal beam guard fence riprap. No lane closures are anticipated. 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 cement treating the subgrade and base installation on FM 2493. Short term lane closures are possible. Motorists should drive with caution. The project consists of a grade separated interchange and realignment of FM 2493 West of US 69.
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: Summer 2025
The contractor is scheduled to begin stretching the cables for the cable barrier post in the median. Motorists should drive with caution. No lane closures are anticipated. The project consists of safety improvements consisting of the installation of a median cable and concrete barrier.
Henderson County
Athens crews are scheduled to perform base repair on FM 317 and FM 1667. Motorists should expect daytime lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car controlling traffic. Crews are also scheduled to perform fog seal operations on FM 1615. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.
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 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 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: 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 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
Tyler Maintenance crews are scheduled to perform fog seal operations on FM 757 (north of US 271) and FM 2015. Motorists should expect lane closures and flaggers controlling traffic. An additional crew will also perform ditch maintenance at various locations.
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 continue paving from Toll 49, north to Cumberland Rd. Motorists should expect nightly lane closures. 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: Summer 2025
The contractor is working on the US 69 portion of this project in Cherokee County. 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
Utility relocations are in progress. The contractor is also scheduled to begin ditch operations. Motorists should drive with caution. Lane closures are possible. This project consists of widening the existing non-freeway roadway.
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 install crash cushions. 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
Crews are scheduled to begin abrasive blasting, priming, and topcoat application on the CR 353 bridge. Motorists should expect nightly lane closures on EB I-20 at CR 353 this week. This project is bridge maintenance, consisting of cleaning and painting existing steel bridge superstructures.
Legacy Trails Extension
- Limits: Stewart Park to Peete Elementary
- Contractor: THK Construction LLC.
- Cost: $3.5 million
- Anticipated Completion Date: Winter 2025
The contractor has no work scheduled this week. No lane closures are expected. Motorists should drive with caution when work is in progress.
VA/Smith County 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 plans to pour concrete for the island, sidewalks, and ramps. Work will be done 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: 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. The contractor is scheduled to perform sidewalk work. Also, the contractor plans to begin asphalt work in sections through town. Embankment work is ongoing west of the high school. Motorists are urged to drive with caution through the work zone.
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 milling operations. The project includes prep row, base repairs, resurfacing, striping, and signage. Motorists should use caution when traveling through area and expect delays.
