TxDOT Atlanta District
For Dec. 22, 2019 – Jan. 4, 2020
Note: Due to the Christmas/New Year holidays, this week’s report is for two weeks. Lane closures and construction work will be kept to a minimum during holiday weeks to accommodate travelers.
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Bowie County
SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges
Cass County
SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges
Harrison County
I-20 – at Potters Creek, conducting preventative maintenance work on bridges.
SH 43 – From Loop 390 to Haggerty Creek, repairing and resurfacing highway.
US 59 – From Marion County Line to Woodlawn Oaks Road, installing the median barrier.
Marion County
US 59 – From FM 2208 to Harrison County Line, installing a median barrier
Morris County
SH 49 – From Titus County Line to FM 144, repairing and resurfacing highway.
Panola County
SH 149 – At SH 315, constructing overpass and widening the highway.
US 59 – at SH 149 interchange, concrete pavement replacement. East side entrance and exit ramps closed. Detours in place.
US 79 – From US 59 to Mill Creek, resurfacing highway.
US 79 – From FM 31 to Louisiana State Line, resurfacing highway.
Titus County
US 271 – At Ripley Creek and Ripley Creek Relief, replacing bridges
FM 899 – At Dragoo Creek, replacing the bridge, closing the highway to through-traffic.
SH 49 – From FM 1735 to Morris County Line, repairing and resurfacing highway.
TxDOT Paris District
For Dec. 22, 2019 – Jan. 4, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Franklin and Hopkins Counties during the week of Dec. 23, 2019. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades, and traffic controls, 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.
Hopkins, Franklin Counties
Contacts: Sulphur Springs Area Office (903) 885-9514; Franklin Co. Maintenance (903) 537-4976; Hopkins Co. Maintenance (903) 885-4031.
SH 11, Hopkins County: From SH 19 to White Oak Creek. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews replace an existing drainage structure; temporary traffic signals will direct traffic.
FM 1448, Franklin County: From Wood County Line to FM 115. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews install drainage structures.
Delta, Lamar, Red River Counties
Contacts: Paris Area Office (903) 784-1357; Delta Co. Maintenance (903) 395-2139; Lamar Co. Maintenance (903) 785-4468; Red River Co. Maintenance (903) 427-3561
SH 37, Red River County: from the Texas-Oklahoma state line south to the Red River-Franklin County line; Watch for workers as the contractor continues prep right of way work.
US 82, Red River County: from FM 1159 to Bowie County Line. Watch for temporary lane closures and traffic shifts while crews extend cross structures and widen pavement to install passing lanes.
SH 37, Red River County: from the Texas-Oklahoma state line south to the Red River-Franklin County line; Watch for workers as the contractor continues prep right of way work.