TxDOT update for the Week of Aug. 25
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Athens (TxDOT) crews are scheduled to perform ditch maintenance at various locations. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Additional crews will be conducting bridge channel maintenance 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 cement treating for roadway widening in the southbound 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 install striping at the new traffic signal. Traffic should use caution while traveling through the work zone. This project consists of installing a traffic control signal and pedestrian signal.
