TxDOT Update for the Week of Feb. 26
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Athens (TxDOT) Maintenance is scheduled to assist Special Crews with fog seal operations on FM 2636 and FM 3062. Additional crews will perform base failure repairs on various roadways throughout the county. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control. Crews will also perform 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: Fall 2024
The contractor is scheduled to pour the bridge deck in the southbound direction. 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, ACP base, ACP surface, retaining walls, curb & gutter, 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
No work is scheduled this week. 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
No work is scheduled this week. 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 continue subgrade widening, culvert upgrades, and drainage work between FM 3079 and FM 3506. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project and expect lane closures with delays. The speed limit has been reduced to 50 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 scheduled to work on roadway elements. 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.