Project updates for the week of Oct. 5, 2026

Anderson County

Palestine crews are scheduled to make pavement repairs on Spur 324. Drivers should expect lane closures. Flaggers and a pilot vehicle will guide traffic through the work zone.

Anderson County construction projects updates:

US 175 Widening Project

• This week: The contractor is scheduled to continue work on final roadway items at several locations throughout the project. Drivers should use caution and watch for lane shifts. The speed limit is reduced through the work zone.
• About the project: Includes expanding the roadway to four lanes with new bridges across the Neches River.
• Limits: From 0.4 miles SE of SH 155, SE to Cuney
• Contractor: Big Creek Construction, LTD
• Cost: $55.5 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2027

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Cherokee County

Jacksonville and Rusk crews are scheduled to work on SH 294 and FM 347. Motorists should expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car controlling traffic.

Cherokee County construction projects updates:

US 175 Widening Project

• This week: Traffic on CR 3328 and CR 3405 will need to follow the posted detour routes. The contractor will continue bridge work and structure widening. Crews are also building the new roadbed between Cuney and Jacksonville. A new detour is in place between Cuney and CR 3417. The speed limit is reduced to 55 mph throughout the project.
• About the project: This project consists of expansion to a four-lane roadway with new bridges, asphalt, drainage structures, pavement markings, and signage. (This project is in Cherokee County but is managed by the Athens Area Office.)
• Limits: From 0.5 miles E of the Anderson County line (CR 3509) to FM 347 in Jacksonville
• Contractor: A.L. Helmcamp, INC.
• Cost: $168 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2028

FM 855 Improvements

• This week: The contractor is scheduled to continue working on cross culverts and guard rails. Drivers should slow down and watch for workers and equipment. Lane closures are expected in the work area.
• About the project: This project will improve drainage and include new pipes, driveway work, mailbox turnouts, road signs, and guardrail.
• Limits: From US 175 to US 69
• Contractor: 3LW Civil LLC
• Cost: $4.1 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Winter 2026

SH 204 - US 84 to Nacogdoches Co. line

• This week: Crews are scheduled to continue embankment work, shoulder widening and cross-culvert extensions on SH 204 E. Daily lane closures are expected. Crews will also continue preparing the right of way.
• About the project: This project will add a super-two highway, which includes passing lanes to improve traffic flow and safety.
• Limits: From US 84 to the Nacogdoches County line
• Contractor: Pinto Construction Co. Inc.
• Cost: $10.5 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2027

SH 204 - SH 110 to Rusk County line

• This week: The contractor is scheduled to continue final project work. Drivers should use caution in the construction area. No lane closures are expected.
• About the project: This project consists of adding a super-two highway section.
• Limits: From SH 110 to the Rusk County line
• Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC
• Cost: $17.8 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2026

US 69 and FM 2493 Overpass and Realignment

• This week: Beginning Monday, Sept. 28, a traffic switch will occur on US 69. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in both directions. The closures will be in place for several months as crews continue work.
• About the project: The project includes building an overpass with entrance and exit ramps, and realigning FM 2493 west of US 69. Work includes building bridges, paving the roadway, installing pavement markings, and placing road signs.
• Limits: US 69 - From 0.5 mi N of FM 2493 W to 0.5 mi south of FM 2493 E; FM 2493 - From 0.3 mi south of FM 344 to US 69 near Bullard
• Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.
• Cost: $68 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2029

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Gregg County

Longview crews are scheduled to perform overlay on FM 2963 from FM 349 to the State Maintenance ends line. Work will be in the north and southbound lanes. Motorists should expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot vehicle controlling traffic.

Gregg County construction projects updates:

I-20 Mill and Inlay

• This week: Crews are scheduled to continue nightly work this week. Motorists should expect alternating lane closures.
• About the project: This project consists of removing the existing hot mix on the surface and reapplying a new hot mix surface at various locations in Smith and Gregg Counties.
• Limits: I-20 at various locations in Gregg, Smith, and Van Zandt County
• Contractor: Drewery Construction
• Anticipated Completion Date: October 2026

Loop 281 Resurface

• This week: Crews are scheduled to continue nightly work this week. The next section of work will be from Bill Owens Parkway to SP 63.
• About the project: This project consists of removing two inches of the existing surface and relaying two inches of new hot mix. It will also include striping and pavement markings.
• Limits: Shofner Dr. to US 259
• Contractor: East Texas Bridge
• Cost: $12.5 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: March 2027

FM 2275 - George Richey Rd.

• This week: Work will continue throughout the project limits. There will be one lane open in each direction. Motorists should expect occasional lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.
• About the project: This project consists of widening from two lanes to four. This will include a new bridge, pavement, guardrail, and striping.
• Limits: FM 3272 (White Oak Rd) to FM 1845 (Pine Tree Rd)
• Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road
• Cost: $22.8 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: May 2027

I-20 at the Sabine River Bridge

• This week: Crews are scheduled to continue bridge work, including preparing to poor the new bridge deck.About the project: The project consists of removing the existing bridge and replacing it with a new bridge. It will also consist of new pavement, guardrail, signage, and striping. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction for most of the project.
• Limits: 0.9 miles west of the Sabine River to 0.8 miles east of the Sabine River
• Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road
• Cost: $36.9 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: August 2028

FM 2204

• This week: This week, the contractor is scheduled to continue working on punch list (project closeout) items.
• About the project: The project consists of clearing the right of way, hot mix operations, base failure repairs, striping, and signage. Motorists should expect lane closures while work is in progress.
• Limits: US 259 Bypass to FM 2011
• Contractor: Madden Construction
• Cost: $3.5 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: October 2026

I-20/SH 31 Interchange

• This week: Crews will continue working throughout the project area. Drivers should expect occasional nighttime closures. The speed limit is reduced throughout the work zone.
• About the project: This project consists of clearing the right of way, removing the left exits from I-20, and replacing with right exits with a direct connector over I-20. This will go northbound and southbound on SH 31. New bridges will also be built over SH 31 and the UP Railroad on I-20. Two lanes will remain open throughout the project limits on I-20 and SH 31. The contractor will have occasional nighttime lane closures to perform work. This project also includes new hot mix application, new guardrail, concrete traffic barrier, signage, and pavement markings.
• Limits: I-20 and SH 31 interchange
• Contractor: Indus Road and Bridge, Inc.
• Cost: $197.9 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: May 2030

SL 485 Widening

• This week: Drill shaft work on UPRR railroad pending flagging availability. Embankment work is scheduled to continue. Motorists should expect lane closures and speed zone reductions. Delays are expected.
• About the project: This project includes leveling and rebuilding the roadbed, repaving the surface, improving drainage, replacing bridges and culverts, and adding new signs and traffic signals. (This project is in Gregg County but is managed by the Mineola Area Office.
• Limits: US 271 to US 80, east of Gladewater
• Contractor: Highway 19 Construction LLC
• Cost: $34.1 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2028

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Henderson County

Athens Maintenance is scheduled to perform sealcoat operations on FM 315 S and FM 1305 near Poynor.

Henderson County construction projects updates:

Bridge Maintenance Work

• This week: The project is underway. Daytime lane closures are possible. Motorists should expect delays while work is in project.
• About the project: This is a bridge maintenance project that covers multiple locations throughout the district. Work will include cleaning and sealing existing joints, cleaning, and painting steel, resurfacing the bridge deck, and other repairs.
• Limits: FM 314 at Kickapoo Creek to FM 1667 at TXU North, TXU South
• Contractor: THK Construction LLC
• Cost: $2 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2027

BUS 19 Sidewalks - College St.

• This week: Crews are scheduled to continue work along BS 19. Motorists should expect lane closures while work is in progress.
• About the project: Includes constructing sidewalk on both sides of BUS 19. Motorists should expect lane closures while work is in progress.
• Limits: From College St. to Ben Belt Dr.
• Contractor: Scout 5 Construction LLC
• Cost: $1.5 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2026

BUS 19 Sidewalks - Ben Belt Dr.

• This week: The contractor is finalizing areas along the corridor. Motorists should expect lane closures while work is in progress.
• About the project: Includes sidewalk and pedestrian access improvements.
• Limits: From Ben Belt Frontage Rd. To S Loop 7 ramps
• Contractor: 3LW Civil, LCC
• Cost: $2.6 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: October 2026

SH 19 Super 2 Project

• This week: The contractor is scheduled to continue striping, mailbox installations, and sign placement. Motorists should expect daytime lane closures. The speed limit is reduced to 60 mph throughout the project limits.
• About the project: This project includes adding a passing lane in both directions at multiple locations. It also includes grading, drainage structures, pavement markings, and signage.
• Limits: From 0.3 miles south of FM 1861 (Van Zandt C/L) south to 0.1 Mi. north of SL 7 in Athens (Watson)
• Contractor: Big Creek Construction LTD
• Cost: $13 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2026

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Rusk County

Henderson crews are scheduled to repair base failures and edges on SH 42. Crews will also patch potholes at various locations throughout the county. Also, contractor crews are scheduled to mill and inlay on US 79 in Henderson. Work will be done nightly. Contractor crews are also scheduled to mow at various locations and remove trees. Motorists should expect lane closures.

Rusk County construction projects updates:

US 79 Resurfacing

• This week: The contractor is scheduled to continue nightly work this week. Motorists should expect alternating lane closures.
• About the project: This project consists of removing the existing surface and replacing it with new hot mix.
• Limits: FM 225 to FM 3310
• Contractor: East Texas Bridge
• Cost: $4.2 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: October 2026

FM 95/FM 1251 Widening/Rehabilitation

• This week: The contractor is scheduled to perform striping and seeding on FM 95. Crews are also expected to continue clearing the right of way and placing culverts on FM 1251. Motorists should expect alternating lane closures.
• About the project: Consists of widening the existing lanes to twenty-eight feet and rehabilitating both roadways. This includes clearing the right of way, new hot mix, guardrail install, striping and pavement markings.
• Limits: FM 1971 to the Nacogdoches County line
• Contractor: Drake Construction
• Cost: $8.7 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: October 2027

US 259

• This week: The contractor is scheduled to install signage and work on project closeout. Motorists should watch for alternating lane closures.
• About the project: Consists of removing existing crossovers and adding left turn lanes to the remaining crossovers.
• Limits: US 259 Bypass south to FM 850
• Contractor: True Roads Construction, LLC
• Cost: $2.49 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: October 2026

SH 64 - Left turn lane addition

• This week: The contractor is constructing a new detour lane so work can continue on the north side of the roadway.
• About the project: This project consists of building a two-way left turn lane, clearing right of way, new hot mix, striping, and construction of a new bridge. Motorists should expect delays throughout the project limits and alternating lane closures.
• Limits: CR 4133 to Loop 571
• Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road LTD.
• Cost: $13.6 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: October 2027

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Smith County

Tyler Maintenance crews are scheduled to continue pavement repair on FM 848. Motorists should expect delays with flaggers controlling traffic. Additional crews will perform ditch and bridge channel maintenance as well as herbicide application. Motorists should expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.

Smith County construction projects updates:

SL 323/US 271 Extension - Bridge Replacement

• This week: Contractor crews are performing stormwater prevention plan measures and right of way preparation. Crews are also scheduled to begin drilling the new bridge shafts. The road is closed to traffic.
• About the project: Existing culvert to be replaced by a new bridge.
• Limits: .12 mile south of US 271 to UPRR
• Contractor: Drake Companies, LLC.
• Cost: $1.5 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2027

FM 2493 Widen Non-Freeway

• This week: Contractor crews are scheduled to continue work throughout the project limits. Beginning Thursday, Oct. 8, a traffic switch will take place at the new Panther Rd. intersection. The work will be completed on the evening of Oct. 12.
• About the project: Consists of widening the existing roadway.
• Limits: FM 346 in Flint, south to 0.3 miles south of FM 344
• Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road LTD
• Cost: $78.5 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2029

This week: This week, motorists should continue to expect nightly lane closures on eastbound I-20 at CR 4414 (Tank Farm Rd). Traffic will be routed to the frontage road at exit 536. Closures will also be on westbound I-20 at CR 431 (Jim Hogg Rd); the westbound I-20 U-turn; and westbound and eastbound I-20 at CR 463 (Wood Springs Rd.).

VA I-20 Bridge Maintenance I

• About the project: This project consists of cleaning and painting the existing steel bridge structures.
• Limits: Bridge locations between Smith and Van Zandt Counties
• Contractor: Southern Bridge and Road, LLC
• Cost: $3.5 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: October 2026

VA I-20 Bridge Maintenance II

• This week: This week, motorists should continue to expect nightly lane closures on I-20 westbound at the Little Saline Creek bridge and the FM 16 bridge.
• About the project: This project consists of cleaning and painting the existing steel bridge structures.
• Limits: Various bridges in the Tyler District.
• Contractor: Built Right Construction of Oklahoma, LLC.
• Cost: $8.1 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2027

New Copeland Rd. Pedestrian Improvements

• This week: No work scheduled this week. Work is expected to continue in early October. Lane closures are expected while work is in progress.
• About the project: This project consists of safety updates including installation of a pedestrian traffic signal, ramp, and pavement markings.
• Limits: Intersections of Sutherland and Grande; New Copeland Rd. and Rose Ruddman Trail
• Contractor: Reynolds & Kay LTD.
• Cost: $580,000
• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2026

I-20 Bridge Maintenance in Smith County

• This week: The contractor is scheduled to continue working. Motorists are asked to pay attention and drive with caution. No lane closures or delays are expected.
• About the project: This project consists of bridge maintenance on I-20.
• Limits: Various locations in the Tyler District
• Contractor: THK Construction LLC
• Cost: $1.6 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2026

FM 756 Widening

• This week: Contractor is scheduled to place barricades and erosion control devices beginning Monday, Oct. 5. Motorists should expect daytime lane closures while work is in progress.
• About the project: This project includes widening the existing roadway to four lanes and adding a flush median.
• Limits: Jeff Davis Dr (CR 1167 S) to FM 346
• Contractor: Baker and Company
• Cost: $58.7 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2030

Pedestrian Safety Improvements - SH 31, SH 64, US 69

• This week: The contractor is scheduled to continue work at Erwin St. Motorists should expect lane closures. Delays are expected.
• About the project: This project includes safety updates and the installation of a pedestrian ramp and new pavement markings.
• Limits: SH 31, SH 64, and US 69 intersections along Glenwood and Erwin St. in Tyler.
• Contractor: Garrett Shields Infrastructure
• Cost: $1 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Winter 2026

SH 155 - Traffic Control Devices

• This week: A lane closure is scheduled to begin Oct. 4 and run through Oct. 8 as contractor installs the new signal. Crews could also begin striping operations. Motorists should expect delays.
• About the project: This project includes the installation of new signals.
• Limits: Fannin Parkway to I-20
• Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road
• Cost: $1.97 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2026

FM 16 Widening and Realignment

• This week: Traffic is scheduled to move to new outer lane as crews continue work. Crews are also scheduled to continue hot mix operations on both sides of Toll 49 and edge repairs. Driveway work and grading operations are ongoing.
• About the project: The project consists of grading, asphalt base, asphalt surface overlay paving, storm drain, bridge, and culvert structures, signing, pavement markings, and signals. A traffic shift is currently in place throughout town. Traffic will be in two lanes during this phase of construction. (This project is in Smith County but is managed by the Mineola Area Office.)
• Limits: Four miles west of FM 849 east to US 69 in Lindale
• Contractor: Highway 19 Construction LLC
• Cost: $44.4 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: February 2027

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Van Zandt County

Van Zandt County construction projects updates:

FM 1255 Rehabilitate Existing Roadway

• This week: Hot mix operations are delayed. Work is scheduled to resume the week of Oct. 7. Lane closures and speed zone reductions are expected when work is in progress. Motorists should expect delays while work is in progress.
• About the project: This project will rehabilitate the existing road by widening it, rebuilding, and strengthening the roadbed, repaving intersections, and driveways, extending drainage structures under the road, and adding new signs and pavement markings.
• Limits: I-20 to SH 110
• Contractor: Reynolds & Kay, LTD.
• Cost: $17.1 Million
• Anticipated Completion Date: November 2026

SH 19 Super 2 Project

• This week: Crews are scheduled to continue cement treating the roadway. Work will also continue in the shoulders. Speed reductions are in place.
• About the project: This project consists of base repair, asphalt work, sealcoat, culvert structures, signage, and striping.
• Limits: US 80 to I-20
• Contractor: Big Creek Construction, LTD
• Cost: $11.1 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2027

I-20 Mill and Inlay Project

• This week: The contractor has begun project closeout by checking punch list items.
• About the project: This project consists of removing the existing surface in the eastbound lane and replacing it with new hot mix. Work will be completed at night. Motorists should expect nightly lane closures.
• Limits: four miles west of FM 17 in Canton, east to 1.1 miles east of FM 16
• Contractor: Austin Bridge & Road Services, LP
• Cost: $6.28 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: October 2026

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Wood County

This week, crews are scheduled to overlay on FM 515 from SH 154 to FM 2966. Motorists should expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.

Wood County construction projects updates:

US 69/FM 2493 Overpass

• This week: Crews are scheduled to continue working on the new bridge elements, including cement treatment. Traffic will detour under the bridge. Currently, traffic has shifted onto temporary pavement south of existing US 69.
• About the project: This project includes grading, base and asphalt work, drainage, new overpass, curb and gutter, and new signs and striping.
• Limits: From 0.96 miles north of FM 779 to 1.03 miles south of FM 779
• Contractor: Lamar Companies, LLC
• Cost: $37.9 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: November 2026

SH 37 Two-way Left Turn Lane

• This week: Crews are scheduled to continue hot mix surface installation. The speed limit is reduced to 45 mph throughout the project limits.
• About the project: This project consists of widening the roadway, and the installation of a continuous two-way left turn lane.
• Limits: From CR 2460 to CR 2320
• Contractor: Baker & Company Construction, LLC
• Cost: $4.1 million
• Anticipated Completion Date: March 2027

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I-20 Total Maintenance updates:

• Limits: Gregg, Smith, and Van Zandt counties
• Contractor: Firemen Excavation
• Debris Removal/Pothole Repair Main Lanes: Monday through Tuesday in all three counties.
• Debris Removal/Pothole Repair Frontage Roads/Ramps: Fridays in all counties.
• Guardrail/Sign Repair: Emergency repairs due to vehicle crashes in all counties.
• Tree Trimming/Removal: Smith County.
• Sign replacement: All three counties.