Project updates for the week of October 26, 2026

TxDOT project updates for the week of October 26, 2026

BEAUMONT - TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the week of October 26, 2026. Please remember, work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues. Slow down and pay attention in work zones.

Chambers County

Maintenance crews will be working on level-up operations along FM565.

Chambers County construction projects updates:

SH146 Installation of Dual Left Turn Lanes
Limits: intersection of IH-10 and SH146
Contractor: R CONSTRUCTION CIVIL, LLC
Cost: $4.4 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2027
Scope of Work: This project consists of intersectional and operational improvements by adding turn lanes on SH146 to have dual turn lanes. This work will also have both daytime and nighttime operations.
Current Work: Pavement work continues.

FM565 Flashing Chevrons and Signs
Limits: At SH99 and from 0.774 MI E of SH146 at Mont Belvieu to 0.982 MI E of SH146 at Baytown
Contractor: JASCO
Cost: $311,000
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2026
Scope of Work: This project consists of LED stop signs, advanced LED warning signs, and LED chevrons.
Current Work: No lane closures scheduled.

Hardin County

Maintenance crews will be working on tree and brush removal along FM787 and FM770.

Hardin County construction projects updates:

US96 Bridge Widening Project
Limits: At BNSF RR
Contractor: Ragle Construction, Inc.
Cost: $8.5 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2027
Scope of Work: This bridge maintenance project includes substructure repairs and cleaning and painting structural steel.
Current Work: The contractor will complete installing a containment system for upcoming paint remediation to the bridge structure and will begin sandblasting operations on the US190 bridge location. Motorists should be prepared to stop and should use caution when traveling through the work zone.

Jasper County

Maintenance crews will be working on level-up operations along US190.

Jasper County construction projects updates:

US190 Steinhagen Bridge Project
Limits: From Neches River Relief to Neches River
Contractor: ISI Contracting, Inc.
Cost: $38.2 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2027
Scope of Work: This is a bridge replacement project consisting of replacing existing bridges and approaches.
Current Work: The contractor is working on the bridge deck and grading for the new bridge approaches. This project is under one-lane, two-way traffic control with temporary signals. Drivers should be prepared to stop and should use caution when traveling through the work zone.

CR Bridges
Limits: CR139 at Sandy Creek, CR2300 at Little Cypress Creek
Contractor: ISI Contracting, Inc.
Cost: $2 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2027
Scope of Work: This is a bridge replacement project consisting of replacing existing bridges and approaches.
Current Work: The contractor has completed the removal of the CR2300 bridge and is preparing to construct the new bridge at the CR139 location. CR139 near Sandy Creek and CR2300 near Little Cypress Creek will remain closed for the duration of construction. Drivers should use alternate routes.

FM777
Limits: From 4.9 miles South of US190 to US190
Contractor: Texas Materials Group, Inc.
Cost: $11.5 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2027
Scope of Work: This is a roadway widening project consisting of subgrade widening, full depth reclamation, overlay, structure, and bridge replacement.
Current Work: The contractor is working on the roadway on either side of the Big Walnut Run bridge. The portion of FM777 near Big Walnut Run will remain closed for the duration of construction. Motorists should use an alternate route.

Jefferson County

Large debris crews will be working along SH73 from Chambers County to the Veterans Memorial Bridge, along US69 from Sulphur Plant Road to 39th Street, on IH-10 from Orange County to Chambers County, and on US69 from Sulphur Plant Road to IH-10. Maintenance crews will be making repairs at the intersection of SH124 and SH73, expect lane closures.

Jefferson County construction projects updates:

US69 Turbine Project
Limits: At SH73
Contractor: William Brothers, Inc.
Cost: $81.5 Million
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2027
Scope of Work: This is a project to reconfigure the interchange from a cloverleaf design to a turbine design.
Current Work: The contractor is currently placing concrete decks for several of the new bridges. Work is also occurring on the eastbound SH73 bridge over Canal A. Drivers should slow down and use caution when traveling through the construction area.

IH-10 Eastex Interchange Widening and Reconstruction Project
Limits: Hollywood Overpass to 7th Street
Contractor: Williams Brothers Construction
Cost: $533.2 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2031
Scope of Work: This project consists of reconstructing the northern IH-10/US69 interchange and widening the IH-10 from 4 lanes to 6 lanes.
Current Work: A subcontractor will be placing drainage under the existing US69 northbound main lanes. The contractor will be working on underground drainage along the east and westbound IH-10 frontage road from 7th to 11th Street. Crews will be placing drainage along the IH-10 westbound frontage road between Liberty and Calder and the US69 northbound frontage road at Toccoa Street. The contractor will be working on bridge footings, columns and drill shafts along the IH-10 eastbound frontage road and driving concrete piling to support the roadway near Louisiana Street. Crews will be breaking and removing existing concrete pavement eastbound. Motorists should be prepared to stop and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

IH-10 Cardinal Interchange Widening and Reconstruction Project
Limits: CR131 (Walden Road) to US90
Contractor: Williams Brothers Construction
Cost: $315.4 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2031
Scope of Work: This project consists of reconstructing the southern IH-10/US69 interchange and widening IH-10 from 4 lanes to 6 lanes.
Current Work: The contractor will be working on bridge elements consisting of columns and caps within the median of the IH-10 interchange and IH-10 main lanes. Crews will be placing drill shafts in the median of IH-10 main lanes. The contractor will be removing the inside shoulders of the IH-10 bridges over Hillebrandt Bayou and will be working on retaining walls at Washington Boulevard.

IH-10 Widening Project
Limits: 0.64 miles west of Hamshire Road to FM365
Contractor: Williams Brothers Construction
Cost: $119.9 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2028
Scope of Work: This project consists of widening an existing four lane freeway to six lanes. Including new construction of lanes and bridges.
Current Work: The contractor will be grading the west side of North Fork Taylors Bayou for rock riprap and will be forming, placing steel and pouring the FM365 bridge abutments. Crews will be placing coping on retaining wall panels at FM365. The contractor will be grading and pouring driveways on the eastbound frontage road. Motorists should be prepared to stop and should use caution when traveling through the work zone.

IH-10 Widening Project
Limits: FM365 to CR131 (Walden Road)
Contractor: Zurich
Cost: $136.5 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2028
Scope of Work: This project consists of widening the existing four lane freeway to six lanes. Including new construction of lanes and bridges.
Current Work: The contractor is working on embankment for the outside main lanes. Anticipated embankment & lime treatment for subgrade followed by base work. Drainage crews are working on box culverts in the center median.

US90 Sidewalk Project
Limits: Various
Contractor: Ti-Zach Concrete, LLC
Cost: $2.6 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2027
Scope of Work: This project consists of pedestrian infrastructure including sidewalks, pedestrian curb ramps, and traffic signals along US90 (College Street).
Current Work: The contractor will be working on concrete operations for curbs, driveways, and sidewalks. Motorists should be prepared to stop and should use caution when traveling through the work zone.

IH-10 Bridge Maintenance
Limits: Various
Contractor: ICOS Management, LLC
Cost: $2.2 million
Anticipated Completion Date: October 2026
Scope of Work: This bridge maintenance project consists of replacing bearing pads and bridge rail upgrades.
Current Status: No scheduled work for the week.

DW Landscaping Project
Limits: Various
Contractor: Tight Line Construction, LLC
Cost: $1.2 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2028
Scope of Work: This project consists of landscape and scenic enhancement.
Current Status: This project is currently in vegetative maintenance until Spring 2028, which includes watering, replacing trees, and weed control.

Dowlen Road Signal Project
Limits: N. Delaware Street to Eastex Freeway and N. Hwy 90 to Gladys Avenue
Contractor: Florida Traffic Control
Cost: $711,000
Anticipated Completion Date: Late 2026
Scope of Work: This safety improvement project consists of interconnecting signals.
Current Work: Currently working with the City of Beaumont on traffic signal upgrades.

9th Avenue Safety Improvement Project
Limits: Various
Contractor: Third Coast Services
Cost: $2.2 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Late 2026
Scope of Work: This safety improvement project consists of traffic signals, roadway improvements, and pavement markings.
Current Work: The contractor is currently working on redesigning the drainage.

FM365 Safety Improvement Project
Limits: US90 to LNVA Canal
Contractor: Cornerstone Paving
Cost: $1.1 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Early 2027
Scope of Work: This safety improvement project consists of constructing paved shoulders that vary from 1 to 4 feet, installing safety end treatments, and improve drainage.
Current Work: The contractor is continuing the installation of safety end treatments along FM365 in preparation for shoulder widening operations. Motorists are advised to use caution and remain alert while traveling through the work zone.

Liberty County

Maintenance crews will be working on level up operations on FM787 from SH146 east toward the county line.

Liberty County construction projects updates:

US90 Constructing Overpass
Limits: At UP Railroad just east of SH146 in Dayton
Contractor: SER CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, LLC
Cost: $30.0 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Early 2028
Scope of Work: The project consists of constructing an overpass at the Union Pacific Railroad crossing.
Current Work: The contractor will continue construction of the overpass.

US90 Overlay
Limits: From Trinity River Bridge, east to 0.14 MI. W. OF SH 146 N
Contractor: CORNERSTONE PAVING AND CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C.
Cost: $4.1M
Anticipated Completion Date: Late 2026
Scope of Work: The contractor will be working on striping.

US59 Northbound Frontage Road Overlay
Limits: From SL573 S to Dudley St.
Contractor: CORNERSTONE PAVING AND CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C.
Cost: $862K
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall of 2026
Scope of Work: The project consists of base repairs and overlaying the roadway with asphalt.
Current Status: No work this week.

SH105 Overlay
Limits: From US59, E to SH321
Contractor: CORNERSTONE PAVING AND CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C.
Cost: $2.8M
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall of 2026
Scope of Work: The contractor is working on final cleanup.

Multiple locations in Liberty and Chambers County construction projects updates:

Bridge Replacement Projects (3 Locations)
Contractor: BRICE HIGHWAY LLC
Cost: $5.7M
Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2027
Limits: FM563 at FM770 (Liberty County)
Scope of Work: This project consists of replacing existing bridge and approaches. Work includes installing metal beam guard fence, delineators, and striping.
Current Work: No lane closures.

Limits: CR2307 Miller Road (at Gaylor Creek in Liberty County)
Scope of Work: This project consists of replacing existing bridge and approaches. Work includes installing metal beam guard fence, delineators, and striping.
Current Work: The contractor will be working on the bridge.

Limits: North Bay Avenue at Lone Star Canal (Chambers County)
Scope of Work: This project consists of replacing existing bridge as well as sidewalk work in different location along Miller St and North Bay Avenue. The project will have a pedestrian bridge on North Bay Avenue over the Lone Star Canal.
Current Work: The contractor will be working on constructing the bridge.

Pavement Markings and Signs
Limits: Various locations and limits in Liberty (US59, SH321, SH105, FM2518 and FM1725) and Chambers County (IH-10 and SH146)
Contractor: TRP INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES, LLC
Cost: $2.4M
Anticipated Completion Date: Early 2027
Scope of Work: This project consists of pavement markings and signings in Liberty County and pavement markings in Chambers County.
Current Work: The contractor will be working on striping operations.

Newton County

Maintenance crews will be performing level up operations along SH87.

Newton County construction projects updates:
CR Bridges
Limits: CR2018 at Hackberry Branch, CR4095 at Sabine River Draw, CR456 at Thickety Creek
Contractor: Hodges & Sons Construction Company, Inc.
Cost: $1.5 Million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2027
Scope of Work: This project consists of replacing bridges and approaches.
Current Work: At the CR456 location, the contractor is working on roadway approaches to the new bridge, and at the CR2018 location, the contractor is working on the bridge. At CR4095, the contractor will begin preparation for beginning bridge work. Motorists should be cautious when driving through the work zones. CR2018 will remain closed at the bridge crossing for the duration of construction. Drivers should use an alternate route.

FM1414
Limits: From SH63 to 0.067 miles South of FM2991
Contractor: Texas Materials Group, Inc.
Cost: $3.8 Million
Anticipated Completion Date: September 2026
Scope of Work: This project is a restoration project consisting of super elevation correction and overlay.
Current Work: The contractor is doing final cleanup.

Orange County

Orange County construction projects updates:
IH-10 Sabine River Bridge
Limits: At Sabine River
Contractor: Gibson & Associates, Inc.
Cost: $4.7 Million
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2026
Scope of Work: This is a bridge maintenance project including deck repairs, painting structural steel, and span improvements.
Current Work: The contractor is doing final cleanup.

FM1130
Limits: From FM1136 to 4.26 miles
Contractor: Texas Materials Group, Inc.
Cost: $3.9 Million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2027
Scope of Work: This is a safety improvement project consisting of subgrade widening, metal beam guard fence, pavement markings, and signing.
Current Work: Crews are currently performing culvert work.

Tyler County

Maintenance crews will be working on hot mix operations along FM1746 from FM2992 to 4.5 miles west.

Tyler County construction projects updates:

US69 Gateway to the Big Thicket Project
Limits: Hardin County Line to South of Black Creek
Contractor: Pulice Construction, Inc.
Cost: $223.2 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2028
Scope of Work: This project consists of widening and improving US69 to a four-lane, divided roadway with shoulders, an evacuation lane on the northbound lanes, and a median. Including new construction of lanes and bridges.
Current Work: The contractor will be forming and placing concrete for bridge caps and constructing the hike and bike trail. Crews will also be performing vegetative watering throughout the project limits, working on storm water erosion control, conducting milling operations and installing concrete mow strips. The contractor will be removing existing concrete pavement, metal beam guard fence removal, and placing detour pavement. Motorists should be prepared to stop and should use caution when traveling through the work zone.

US287 Resurfacing Project
Limits: Russel Creek Bridge South to US69
Contractor: Drewery Construction Company, Inc.
Cost: $20.9 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Early 2027
Scope of Work: This rehabilitation project will include roadway reclamation, new dense-grade hot mix asphalt, and a Superpave surface layer to improve roadway durability and performance.
Current Work: The contractor will continue reclamation operations along US287 and will continue reworking the existing roadway materials, adding flexible base, cement, and emulsion as part of the roadway reconstruction process. Asphalt paving operations will continue. Motorists are advised to use caution and remain alert while traveling through the work zone.