TxDOT Update for Week of Jan. 29
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On Monday and Tuesday, Athens (TxDOT) Maintenance will be performing mill and inlay operations on FM 3506 between FM 315 and SH 155. Wednesday, crews will move to BUS 175 between BUS 31 and Loop 7. On Thursday, crews will then move to FM 59 between Loop 7 and FM 753. Motorists should expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Additional crews will be performing base failure repairs, ditch maintenance, sweeping, and 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 start setting bridge deck panels for the phase two bridge. 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. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project and expect lane closures with delays when work is in progress. 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 on roadway and drainage elements between FM 3079 and FM 3506. Weather permitting, crews will also widen the subgrade. 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.
