Project updates for the week of June 30, 2025

Anderson County

Palestine crews are scheduled to perform edge repairs throughout the county. 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.

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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 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 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 work in several locations throughout the construction limits. 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 install the metal beam guard fence and concrete work for the retaining wall. 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 pour the mow strip for the cable barrier post, south of Alto. 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.

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Gregg County

Gregg County construction projects updates:

SH 135 – Kilgore Traffic Circle

Limits: Traffic circle in Kilgore to Rusk County line
Contractor: East Texas Bridge
Cost: $8.37 million
Anticipated Completion Date: July 2025

This week, crews are scheduled to work on drainage inlets and culverts under the railroad track. This project involves rebuilding the traffic circle and the entire width of the roadway to the Rusk County line.

I-20 Resurfacing

Limits: Sabine River bridge to the Harrison County line
Contractor: Grey Sky Construction LLC
Cost: $2.9 million
Anticipated Completion Date: August 2025

The contractor is scheduled to install the new metal beam guard fence this week. This project consists of milling asphalt off of the surface and placing new asphalt. Work will be done at night in both the eastbound and westbound lanes. Expect one lane closure at a time.

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Henderson County

Athens crews are scheduled to perform seal coat operations on FM 1615. Motorists should expect daytime lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car controlling traffic. Crews are also scheduled to perform base repair on FM 316N and RM 2709. Additionally, crews will apply herbicide and repair mailboxes at various locations.

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.

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Rusk County

Henderson crews are scheduled to perform bridge maintenance at various locations throughout the county. Also, contractors are scheduled to continue mowing, litter pick up and tree removal. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car controlling traffic.

Rusk County construction projects updates:

US 84 – FM 225 East to CR 3155

Limits: FM 225 east to CR 3155
Contractor: Drewery Construction Company
Cost: $12.8 Million
Anticipated Completion Date: November 2025

This week, the contractor is scheduled to cement treat the subgrade. Motorists should expect alternating lane closures while work is in progress. This project consists of reconstructing US 84, extended structures, hot mix asphalt surface, new signs, and striping.

SH 315

Limits: US 259 to the Panola County line
Contractor: Madden Construction
Cost: $13.5 Million
Anticipated Completion Date: August 2025

This project consists of widening pavement edges and installing space between the traffic lanes to separate opposing traffic for safety. Work will also include adding one passing lane in each direction of travel. New hot mix will be placed for the final surface. Expect delays and alternating one-lane closures.

FM 2658

Limits: FM 1251 to SH 43
Contractor: Highway 19 Construction
Cost: $9.6 Million
Anticipated Completion Date: July 2025

This week, the contractor is scheduled to rework the existing base in the remaining areas. This project consists of reconstructing FM 2658 completely, from CR 344 to FM 1251. Work includes a new guard fence, treating subgrade, base material, seal coat, and striping.

US 79 N

Limits: CR 344 to CR 333
Contractor: Garrett Shields Construction
Cost: $718,000
Anticipated Completion Date: June 2025

This week, the contractor will be working on punch list items. Work will mostly be off of the roadway. This project consists of repairing slope failure in the TxDOT right of way. The site will be excavated, and a new embankment will be placed.

SH 43

Limits: FM 1251 north to FM 2658
Contractor: Madden Construction
Cost: $21.2 million
Anticipated Completion Date: August 2025

This week, the contractor is scheduled to continue seal coat operations. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. This project consists of milling approximately six inches off the surface and replacing it with new hot mix. The project also includes clearing the right of way, replacing driveway pipes, and striping.

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Smith County

Tyler Maintenance crews are scheduled to perform seal coat operations on FM 2493; FM 15; SH 135; FM 3441; and FM 2607. Motorists should expect lane closures and flaggers controlling traffic. Also, crews will perform fog seal operations on FM 757; FM 3311; and FM 2016. 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 continue constructing the concrete rails. 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 mobilize and begin work on the CR 353 bridge early to mid-next week. Installation of rigging and containment, abrasive blasting, priming and top/finish coat application over EB I-20 at CR 353. Expect various lane closures on EB I-20 at CR 353 throughout the week. Early to mid-next week the contractor will have speed reductions and closures on EB I-20 between 8p and 5a to install cables and rigging. 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 form the sidewalks as well as embankment installation west of the 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.

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Van Zandt County  

Crews are scheduled to perform mill and inlay operations on FM 3227 between FM 47 and SH 198. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. A second crew will be performing bridge maintenance at various locations throughout the county.

Van Zandt County construction projects updates:

FM 17, FM 47, and FM 859 Bridge Replacement

Limits: Bridge at FM 17, FM 47, and FM 859 over I-20
Contractor: Indus Bridge and Road
Cost: $14.5 Million
Anticipated Completion Date: February 2026

This project is for the construction of a new bridge and approaches, grading, base and surface, and metal beam guard fence installation. Motorists should expect work zone speed limit reductions and shoulder width reductions on the I-20 main lanes. Motorists should also expect work zone speed limit reductions and shoulder width reductions on the I-20 frontage roads. On FM 17, crews are scheduled to place the embankment. On FM 47, crews will cement treat the subgrade and work on the flex base. This will be done in the southwest and southeast quadrant of the frontage road. On FM 859, crews are scheduled to repair the asphalt.

FM 1255 Rehabilitate Existing Roadway

Limits: I-20 to SH 110
Contractor: Reynolds & Kay, LTD.
Cost: $17.1 Million
Anticipated Completion Date: February 2026

This project is for the rehabilitation of the existing roadway consisting of roadway widening, grading, rework base material, cement treatment, flex base, TCST, resurfacing intersections & driveways, extending cross structures, signs, and pavement markings. The project will be completed under traffic. Right of way prep and tree trimming are ongoing. Roadway rehabilitation operations and cross structure installation are ongoing pending weather. This work also consists of milling the existing roadway. Lane closures and speed zone reductions are expected. Motorists should expect delays.

I-20 WB Exit Ramp at SH 19

Limits: From WB exit ramp to SH 19
Contractor: Reynolds & Kay, LTD
Cost: $1.4 million
Anticipated Completion Date: August 2025

This project consists of ramp improvements. Crews have begun construction on the drainage structures and frontage road alignment. The contractor has begun nightly hot mix placement. Lane closures and traffic shifts are in place. Motorists should expect delays when work is in progress.

SH 64 at I-20 and SH 155 at I-20 Traffic Signal Installation

Limits: Intersection of SH 64 at I-20 and intersection of SH 155 and I-20
Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
Cost: $2.2 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2025

The project includes the construction and installation of traffic control devices including pedestrian signals. The SH 64 intersection striping layout has been completed. SH 155 intersection signals are complete and functioning. The frontage roads between SH 155 and Lawhon Ave. have been converted to one-way travel only. Major items of work have been completed. This week, the contractor is scheduled to repair erosion issues on the SH 155 shoulder.

FM 1651 Rehabilitate Existing Roadway

Limits: From SH 198 east to SH 19
Contractor: Baker & Company Construction, LLC.
Cost: $10.5 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2026

Construction is on-going for the cross structures and headwalls. The project is for the rehabilitation of the existing roadway, including widening, base repairs, signage, and striping. Subgrade work will be completed in one-mile segments. Lane closures and speed zone reductions are expected. Motorists should expect delays.

FM 279 Rehabilitation

Limits: 0.24 miles east of FM 314 to SH 64
Contractor: Big Creek LLC.
Cost: $7.8 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Late 2025

The contractor is currently clearing right of way and performing base repairs. Motorists should expect delays and use caution when traveling through the area. Lane closures are in place. The project consists of pavement repair, grading ditches, drainage structures, asphalt, striping, and signage.

E Tyler St. at Mill Creek Bridge

Limits: Tyler St. at Mill Creek near the Canton Trade Days facilities
Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
Cost: $1.17 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2025

This project is for bridge replacement, new approaches, grading, and base repairs. East Tyler Street is closed to through traffic.

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Wood County

This week, crews are scheduled to perform ditch maintenance at various locations in Wood County. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car controlling traffic. Also, crews will perform overlay operations on FM 17 between FM 515 and US 69. Expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car controlling traffic.

Wood County construction projects updates:

US 69 Hot mix overlay

Limits: Rains County line to CR 2370
Contractor: True Roads Construction, LLC
Cost: $6.35 Million
Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2025

This project consists of milling, level-up, surface repair, structures, signs, and pavement markings. The contractor is working on the project punch list. Motorists should expect delays if workers are present.

US 69 Grade-Separated Interchange

Limits: From 0.96 miles north of FM 779 to 1.03 miles south of FM 779
Contractor: Lamar Companies, LLC
Cost: $37.9 million
Anticipated Completion Date: August 2026

This project consists of grading, base, asphalt, drainage, structures, overpass, signing, and striping. There will also be curb and gutter work on the frontage road sections. Also, crews are preparing foundations for the retaining wall. Hot mix operations will also be underway. Motorists should be cautious of large equipment in the work zone. Lane closures are expected. Motorists should expect delays.

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I-20 Total Maintenance Contract

Limits: Gregg, Smith, and Van Zandt counties
Contractor: Firemen Excavation, maintenance activities, follow up action worksheet summary for bridge work repair in Gregg, Smith, and Van Zandt Counties.
Contractor: Andrews Diversified Industries, litter removal.
Debris Removal/Pothole Repair Inside Lanes: Thursdays in all three counties.
Debris Removal/Pothole Repair Outside Lanes: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in all three counties.
Debris Removal/Pothole Repair Frontage Roads/Ramps: Friday in all counties.
Guardrail/Sign Repair: Emergency repairs due to vehicle crashes in all counties.
Tree Trimming/Removal: Smith County.
Mowing operations: All three counties.
Sweeping operations: All three counties.
Herbicide operations: Scheduled to begin in all three counties in July when mowing in completed.

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Jeff Williford

903-510-9267

June 27, 2025