Plan ahead for ramp closure, detour on US 75 in Denison

PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that the ramp from the southbound frontage road onto US 75, north of Spur 503 and south of Loy Lake Road, will close March 11. This closure of part of the reconstruction of US 75 from US 82 to Loy Lake Road in Denison.

Motorists who wish to travel south on US 75 from its intersection with Loy Lake Road are advised to prepare for this change. A detour will be in place requiring traffic to continue on the southbound frontage road, around Spur 503, to the entrance ramp for US 75 southbound located north of the FM 691 intersection, officials said.

Signs will alert travelers and guide them along this detour route, officials said.

Officials advised motorists to exercise caution, pay special attention to all barricades, traffic controls and signs, and to reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.

For more information, contact Tim.McAlavy@txdot.gov or 903-737-9213.