Project updates for the week of October 5, 2026

BEAUMONT - TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the week of October 5, 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 repairs along FM1724 and SH146. Seal coat operations will be taking place FM563 at SH61.

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. No lane closures anticipated.

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: The contractor is ordering necessary materials.

Hardin County

Maintenance crews will be performing ditch work on SH326 near Black Gum Drive. Herbicide operations will be performed along FM421 and US69.

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 has begun operations installing a containment system for upcoming paint remediation to the bridge structure on US 96 and US 190 bridge locations. Motorists should be prepared to stop and should use caution when traveling through the work zone.

SH326 Roadway Restoration Project
Limits: US69 to FM1293
Contractor: Texas Materials Group, Inc
Cost: $1.5 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Late 2026
Scope of Work: This roadway and surfacing project consists of concrete repair, dowel bar retrofit, diamond grinding, clean and seal joints, seal coat, and overlay.
Current Work: The contractor is performing final cleanup.

Various Bridge Replacement Project
Limits: Various
Contractor: Texas Materials Group, Inc
Cost: $4.1 million
Anticipated Completion Date: September 2026
Scope of Work: This bridge maintenance project consists of replacing the bridge structure and approaches.
Current Work: The contractor is performing final cleanup.

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 pour drill shafts, starting at the CR139 location. CR139 near Sandy Creek and CR2300 near Little Cypress Creek will remain closed for the duration of construction. Motorists 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

Maintenance crews will be paving the westbound frontage road of SH73 from Spur 215 to SH82. Large debris crews will be working along SH73 from Chambers County to the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge, US69 from Sulphur Plant Road to 39th Street, along IH-10 from Orange County to Chambers County, and along US69 from Sulphur Plant Road to IH-10.

Jefferson County construction projects updates:

US90 Bridge Maintenance Project
Limits: IH-10 to Langham Road
Contractor: Ragle Construction, Inc.
Cost: $5.1 million
Anticipated Completion Date: October 2026
Scope of Work: This bridge maintenance project consists of concrete repairs, waterproofing repairs, overlay, and striping operations. These three bridge locations are along US90 at Caldwood Cutoff and Hillebrandt Bayou, and at IH-10 along the Trinity and Old Lost River.
Current Work: The contractor is performing final cleanup.

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 paving the ramp that connects southbound US69 to eastbound SH73 and paving eastbound SH73 between Canal A and 9th Avenue. 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 southbound to IH-10 eastbound direct connector. The contractor will be working on underground drainage along the east and westbound IH-10 frontage roads from 7th to 11th Street and the IH-10 westbound frontage road between Liberty and Calder. Crews will be working on bridge elements consisting of footings and drill shafts along the IH-10 eastbound frontage road and will be driving concrete piling to support the roadway near Louisiana Street. The contractor will be removing existing concrete pavement on the IH-10 eastbound frontage road between Harrison and Louisiana Street.

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, footings, and caps within the median of the IH-10 interchange and IH-10 main lanes. The contractor will be placing drill shafts in Hillebrandt Bayou for the IH-10 main lanes west of Washington Blvd. Crews will be placing cement treated base for the IH-10 westbound frontage road east and west of Hillebrandt Bayou. Motorists should be prepared to stop and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

SH124 Taylors Bayou Bridge Replacement Project
Limits: At Taylors Bayou
Contractor: Texas Materials Group, Inc
Cost: $7.7 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2026
Scope of Work: This project consists of a bridge replacement at SH124 at Taylor Bayou along with channel widening.
Current Work: The contractor is performing final cleanup.

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 placing embankment on the main lane headers of the FM365 bridge west of FM365 along IH-10. The contractor will also be placing metal beam guard fence. 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 lane. 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 along Langham Drive. The contractor will continue working on the pedestrian bridge over Hillebrandt Bayou. 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.

Various Port Sign Project
Limits: IH-10, etc. (Various)
Contractor: Rhino Equity, LLC
Cost: $200,000
Anticipated Completion Date: September 2026
Scope of Work: This port infrastructure project consists of the installation of signage for port wayfinding in Jefferson and Orange Counties.
Current Work: Crews will work on installing overhead signage during nighttime operations

Large Sign Replacement Project
Limits: Various
Contractor: Hazmat International, Inc.
Cost: $241,000
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2027
Scope of Work: This traffic control device project consists of large sign replacement districtwide in multiple counties.
Current Work: The contractor will be installing the remaining signs.

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, the contractor is assessing the roadway for any full-depth concrete repairs that may be required. 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 FM834 from FM1011 to SH146.

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. Expect lane closures from SH146 to Rolke Road due to beam placement.

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 project consists of milling asphalt pavement, base repairs, cleaning and sealing joints, seal coat, and overlaying the roadway.
Current Work: The contractor has completed seal coat operations and have started working on the overlay from the Trinity River going east.

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: The contractor is waiting on the arrival of the remaining signs needed.

US59 Northbound and Southbound Frontage Road Overlay
Limits: At FM2025 Ramp to Ramp (NB & SB) to At FM2025 Ramp to Ramp (NB & SB)
Contractor: CORNERSTONE PAVING AND CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C.
Cost: $1M
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall of 2026
Scope of Work: The project consists of base repairs, cleaning and sealing joints, overlaying the roadway with asphalt, and striping.
Current Status: The contractor is waiting on the arrival of the remaining signs needed.

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 project consists of base repairs, followed by seal coat operations, and overlaying the roadway with asphalt.
Current Status: The contractor will be placing permanent striping.

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 approach slab and installing bridge rail.

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: No lane closures.

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 continue working on eastbound edge line work.

Newton County

Maintenance crews will be performing milling and level up operations along FM363, expect lane closures.

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. 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: Expect lane closures due to concrete repairs.

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: The contractor has been working to acquire permits from the railroad. Work is anticipated to continue in early October.

Tyler County

Maintenance crews will be working on level up operations along FM256 from Clear Fork Creek to US190.

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: Crews are preparing for a future traffic switch, installing metal beam guard fence, placing work zone pavement markings, and forming and placing concrete at Hickory Creek for the pedestrian bridge. The contractor will also be installing and relocating signs for the upcoming traffic switch, vegetative watering throughout the project limits, and milling operations.

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 begin reworking the existing roadway materials, adding flexible base, cement, and emulsion as part of the roadway reconstruction process. Motorists are advised to use caution and remain alert while traveling through the work zone.

FM256 Resurfacing Project
Limits: US69 to Clear Fork Creek
Contractor: Cornerstone Paving and Construction LLC
Cost: $5.6 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2026
Scope of Work: This safety project consists of safety treating fixed objects, widening shoulders, and overlay.
Current Work: The contractor is finishing remaining items of work that includes replacing signage, mailboxes, and metal beam guard fence. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the work zone.