TxDOT Update for Week of March 18
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Athens (TxDOT) Maintenance is scheduled to continue base repairs on RM 2329 between US 175 and RM 3054. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control. Crews will also perform base failure repairs and edge repair on various roadways throughout the county. Also, sweeping, herbicide application, and bridge channel maintenance will continue 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 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
The contractor is scheduled to install the pedestrian rail and remaining elements of the sidewalk. 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 begin sealcoat and hot mix overlay operations throughout the project limits. Additionally, crews will continue performing culvert upgrades and drainage work will continue 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 including curb and gutter and hot mix operations. 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.