Lamar And Red River Road Repairs

Watch For Guardrail Work in Lamar and Red River Counties.

PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials advised motorists that a project to upgrade metal beam guard fence on four roadways in Lamar and Red River Counties is set to begin Aug. 21.

Contractor 3LW Civil LLC was granted 102 working days, weather permitting, to complete this project valued at more than $1.2 million. The target completion date is March 2020, officials said.

The contractor will upgrade metal beam guard fence and install safety end treatments along a portion of these roadways: Lamar County, FM 79 from the Fannin-Lamar County line to US 82; FM 195 from US 82 to the Lamar-Red River County line; and US 82 from BU82H to the Lamar-Red River County line. Red River County, US 82 from the Lamar-Red River County line to State Highway 37.

The contractor anticipates setting construction barricades on Aug. 19 and 20. The contractor plans starting work on FM 79, and then moving to FM 195, and then to US 82, officials said. These roadways will be open to traffic at all times, but motorists will encounter occasional temporary lane and shoulder closures while this work is underway.

Motorists who frequently travel in these areas are asked to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades, and traffic controls. You need to reduce your speed as you 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.