TxDOT Update for the Week of Aug. 19
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Athens (TxDOT) Maintenance crews will be performing surface repair and hot mix overlay on FM 1615. Motorists should expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Crews will also apply herbicide and sweep at various locations throughout the county.
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 2024
The contractor is planning the permanent striping and sign placement. Replacement of the topsoil and seeding is also scheduled to begin soon. Motorists should be prepared for lane closures and delays. The speed limit has been reduced to 50 mph throughout the project. The project consists of the construction of replacing bridges, approaches, grading, structures, base and surface, retaining walls, curb & gutter, metal beam guard fence (MBGF), and pavement markings.
BUS 31 Sidewalk Project
Limits: From Carroll St to Flat Creek Rd
Contractor: Highway 19 Construction, LLC
Cost: $2.3 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Winter 2023
The project is awaiting final project acceptance. Motorists should be aware of workers along sidewalks. The sidewalk elements are complete. The project includes pavement structure repairs, sidewalks, pavement markings and signage.
FM 316 Rehabilitation
Limits: From FM 1861 to US 175
Contractor: Baker & Company Construction, LLC
Cost: $7.9 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2024
Weather permitting, the contractor is scheduled to continue working on driveways. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project and expect lane closures and delays. 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: Summer 2024
The contractor is scheduled to work at the intersection of FM 3079 and FM 315. Expect lane closures. Crews will perform final seeding. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project and expect lane closures with delays. The speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph throughout the project. The project includes pavement reconstruction, structures, pavement markings and signs.
SH 31 Truck Parking Area
Limits: From 2.6 miles west of SH 198 in Malakoff
Contractor: Baker Construction, LLC
Cost: $1.2 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2024
The contractor is in time suspension and will work on punch list items. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project and expect lane closures and delays. The project includes concrete curb and gutter, earthwork, and drainage improvements.
SH 19 Turn Lane Addition
Limits: From 0.2 miles north of CR 3907 to 0.2 miles south of Grand View Dr.
Contractor: Reynolds & Kay, LTD
Cost: $180,000
Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2024
The contractor is working on punch list items. The project includes concrete curb and gutter, earthwork, and drainage improvements.