Weekly Roadwork Report

TxDOT Atlanta District

Jan. 17-23, 2021

 Bowie County 

I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening the highway and reconstructing and widening the road. Eastbound traffic moved to the outside lanes.

SH 8 – At Sulphur River, crews are replacing bridges.

SH 93 – Between US 82 and US 67, installing sidewalks.

SH 98 – At Anderson Creek, replacing the bridge. Workers will restrict all traffic to one lane with signal lights controlling traffic through the work zone. 

Cass County 

SH 8 – At Sulphur River, crews are replacing bridges. 

Harrison County 

US 59 – From one mile south of FM 1997 to FM 1793, installing safety barrier cable. Daily lane closures.

SH 43 – At Kansas City Southern Railroad in Karnack, widening the bridge over the railroad. Workers will restrict all traffic to one lane with signal lights controlling traffic through the work zone.

FM 1186 – From US 59 to Panola County Line, crews install safety end treatments on culverts. 

Marion County 

US 59 – At Big Cypress Creek, repairing portions of the concrete bridge. Daily lane closures. 

Morris County 

SH 49 – From Titus County Line to FM 144, repairing and resurfacing highway. 

Panola County 

US 79 – From SH 149 to Rusk County Line, repairing and resurfacing highway.

US 59 (NE Loop) – From US 59 North to US 79 East, repairing and resurfacing highway. On and off-ramps at US 59 and NE Loop closed, traffic detoured accordingly.

SH 315 – From West Loop in Carthage to Rusk County Line, installing safety end treatments on culverts.

Titus County 

SH 49 – From FM 1735 to Morris County Line, repairing and resurfacing highway.

 

TxDOT Paris District

Jan. 17-23, 2021

Texas Department of Transportation officials announced that a project to widen and improve a portion of FM 906 in Lamar County begins Jan. 18.

The contractor, D.L. Lennon Inc., was granted 214 working days, weather permitting, to complete this project valued at more than $2.2 million. The target date for completion of this work is Fall 2021, officials said.

The project will stretch along FM 906 from FM 2648 to County Road 47400, a distance of approximately 4.3 miles, officials said. The contractor will rehabilitate and widen the existing roadway from 24 feet to 26 feet and improve existing drainage structures. This work will require temporary daytime lane closures and occasional traffic delays, officials said.

Motorists who regularly travel in these areas should 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.

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

Paris District Road Report for the week of Jan. 18, 2021

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Franklin and Hopkins Counties during the week of Jan. 18, 2021. 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.

I-30, Hopkins & Franklin Counties: From Titus County Line to Hunt County Line. Watch for lane closures, and short traffic delays as crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.

FM 3389, Hopkins County: From IH 30 to FM 1567. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews begin work on the rehabilitation of the roadway.

SH 37, Franklin County: At Winnsboro City Limit. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform work on cross drainage structures.