TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the week of August 8, 2022. Work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues. Slow down and pay attention in work zones.

Maintenance crews are scheduled to perform mill and inlay on SH 243, starting at SH 198 to the Kaufman County line. Expect daytime lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.

Van Zandt County construction projects updates:

I-20 MBGF Improvements (Van Zandt, Smith, and Gregg counties)

-Limits: SH 19 in Canton E to MLK Blvd. in Longview

-Contractor: Sefbo Pipeline Bridge, Inc.

-Cost: $3.5 million

-Anticipated Completion Date: August 2022

Project is in final inspection phase and no work is anticipated. This project is to construct safety improvements consisting of upgrading metal beam guard fence and mow strip.

SH 19 Super Two Widening & Overlay (South of Canton)

-Limits: SH 243 (Canton) S 13 miles to Henderson County line

-Contractor: Big Creek Construction, LTD.

-Cost: $12.1 million

-Anticipated Completion Date: December 2023

Crews will be performing roadway widening operations northbound. Traffic control will consist of a northbound shoulder closure managed by channelizing devices. The project consists of Super 2 work including grading, base repair, treated subgrade, flex base, OCST, PFC surface, structures, signs and pavement markings.

SH 19 Super Two Widening & Overlay (North of US 80)

-Limits: SH 243 (Canton) S 13 miles to Henderson County line

-Contractor: Big Creek Construction, LTD.

-Cost: $12.1 million

-Anticipated Completion Date: December 2023

Crews will be extending drainage structures. Traffic control will consist of a northbound shoulder closure managed by channelizing devices. The project consists of Super 2 work including grading, base repair, treated subgrade, flex base, OCST, PFC surface, structures, signs and pavement markings.

CR 2918, etc. Bridge Replacements

-Limits: CR 2918 @ Steve’s Crk & Steve’s Crk Relief; CR 2708 @ Caney Crk; CR 2319 @ Alligator Crk

-Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.

-Cost: $1.25 million

-Anticipated Completion Date: September 2022

Contractor will be addressing punch list items. CR 2708 will be closed at the bridge for the remainder of construction. Minimal impact to the traveling public is anticipated. The project consists of removing and replacing four bridges.