TxDOT Update for Week of Oct. 7
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This week, Athens (TxDOT) Maintenance crews will be performing level-up and edge repair on FM 1615. Crews will also perform base repair on FM 314. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic on both projects. Crews will also perform sign maintenance, herbicide application, and sweeping 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 work on bridge rubbing elements under the bridge as well as project cleanup. Final striping will be completed once final tie-in paving is complete. 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.
FM 316 Rehabilitation
Limits: From FM 1861 to US 175
Contractor: Baker & Company Construction, LLC
Cost: $7.9 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2024
The contractor is scheduled to commence the new pavement striping installation. 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: Fall 2024
The contractor is working on punch list items. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project and expect lane closures with delays. The project includes pavement reconstruction, structures, pavement markings and signs.
