Bridge Replacement And Repairs Scheduled

PARIS—Texas Department of Transportation officials announced that TxDOT will replace three bridges in Lamar County and repair one in Delta County.

The contractor, THK Construction LLC, was granted 238 working days to complete these projects, valued at more than $3.7 million. The contractor anticipates starting work on May 14, 2024, and the target completion date for this work is Dec. 30, 2024.

They will replace three bridges in Lamar County: FM 38 at the West Fork of Sanders Creek, FM 1184 at Robertson Creek, and CR 16300 at Little Sandy Creek. The roadways at these locations will be closed to through traffic while the bridges are being replaced. Detours will be in place to guide travelers around these bridges.

Officials said that the bridge repair work in Delta County is for CR 1150 at Lake Creek.

The contractor anticipates starting work at CR 16300 at Little Sandy Creek in Lamar County on May 14. Barricades will be placed at this location on May 13. After they replace this bridge, the contractor will move to subsequent sites noted above.

Motorists who travel frequently in these areas are asked to pay special attention to all barricades, traffic controls, and signs and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.

For more information, contact Tim.McAlavy@txdot.gov or (903) 737-9213.