TxDOT project updates for the week of Sep. 27
Via TxDOT Tyler District
Athens (TxDOT) Maintenance is scheduled to perform bridge maintenance on US 175 West between the Kaufman County line and SH 334. A second crew will be performing ditch maintenance on FM 2494 between SL 7 and Prairieville St. in Athens. 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: Fall 2023
The contractor is scheduled to work on the new northbound bridge and roadway elements. Motorists should be prepared for lane closures and delays. The project consists of the construction of replacing bridges, approaches, grading, structures, asphalt concrete pavement (ACP) base, ACP surface, retaining walls, curb & gutter, MBGF, and pavement markings.
Traffic Signal Project
Limits: Various locations in Henderson County
Contractor: Texas Traffic Control Systems, Inc.
Cost: $1.0 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2021
The contractor plans to continue work on pedestrian ramps and traffic signals on SH 31 at FM 3441/SH 198 in Malakoff. Expect lane closures and delays. The project consists of improving the intersection and installing a signal.
US 175 Widening Project
Limits: From Loop 7 to FM 804
Contractor: Reynolds & Kay, LTD
Cost: $12.1 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2021
The contractor is scheduled to continue final cleanup work. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project. The speed limit has been reduced to 60 mph throughout the project. The project consists of adding shoulders and improving drainage.
SH 334 Bridge Project
Limits: From Knob Hill in Seven Points (one mile east of SH 274), east to Southland in Gun Barrel City (2.5 miles west of SH 198)
Contractor: Austin Bridge and Road Services, LP
Cost: $41.2 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2021
The contractor is scheduled to continue final cleanup work. Expect lane closures and delays. The project will upgrade the roadway from two to four lanes. The contract consists of the construction of bridges, storm sewer, guardrail, base, pavement surfaces, and pavement markings.
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