Weekly Roadwork Report

TxDOT Atlanta District

July 25-31, 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 98 – At Anderson Creek, replacing the bridge. Workers restrict all traffic to one lane with signal lights controlling traffic through the work zone—periodic closures during the day on Monday, July 19.

Cass County 

SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges.

Harrison County 

I-20 – At Lansing Switch Road underpass, demolishing bridge over interstate in preparation of replacement. Lansing Switch Road is closed to traffic.

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 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 – From SH 49 to two miles north of SH 49, repairing and resurfacing highway.

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.

SH 49 – From Bus. 271 to Mount Pleasant City Limits, repairing and resurfacing highway.

 

TxDOT Paris District

July 25-31, 2021

Watch for Road Work on FM 38 in Lamar County

PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials announced that a project to upgrade FM 38 in Lamar County would begin July 26.

Highway 19 Construction LLC was granted 304 working days, weather permitting, to complete this project valued at more than $1.7 million. The target completion date for this work is Winter 2022, officials said.

The project will extend along FM 38 in Lamar County, from US 82 near Brookston, Texas, to US 82 near Petty. Contractor crews will add safety end-treatments to existing drainage structures and upgrade existing bridge rail and metal beam guard fence along the roadway.

This work will require the use of temporary lane closures at times, officials said. The bridge rail upgrade at the West Fork of Sanders Creek will require a long-term closure that could last for up to two months. The contractor will deploy temporary traffic signals at each of these bridges while this work is underway and until completed.

Motorists who frequently travel in this area should 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.

Here’s a look at work planned in Franklin and Hopkins Counties during the week of July 26, 2021. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues. Motorists should remain alert, pay special attention to all signs, barricades, 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.

FM 71, Hopkins County: From FM 3236 to Sulphur Bluff. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews work on rehabilitating the roadway.

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