Roadwork in Tyler

The Texas Department of Transportation will conduct construction and maintenance projects in Smith County from July 17 through July 24. Work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or unforeseen issues. Slow down and pay attention in work zones.

Tyler Maintenance will begin mill and inlay operations on the I-20 entrance and exit ramps at Loop 49 on the westbound side the week of July 17. For the week of July 24, Tyler Maintenance is scheduled to begin mill and inlay operations on the I-20 entrance and exit ramps at Loop 49 on the eastbound side.

Expect ramps to be closed during operations. There will also be an overlay applied on the CR 411 right-of-way. A second crew will be performing ditch maintenance at various locations throughout the county.

Smith County construction projects updates:

SH 155 Resurfacing Project

Limits: From Loop 323 in Tyler, southwest to the Anderson County line

Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC

Cost: $17 million

Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2023

The contractor is scheduled to begin laying the PFC surface to the shoulders and turn lane at FM 2868. Expect delays and lane closures on this corridor when construction is in progress. Motorists should expect work during the day and night. The project will resurface the roadway, upgrade drainage structures, and repair bridge joints.

Tyler State Park Bridge and Resurfacing Project

Limits: Park Maintenance Road in Tyler State Park SW to Cedar Point Camping Area Exit

Contractor: Encino Landscape

Cost: $2.4 Million

Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2023

The contractor is scheduled to continue excavating the retaining wall footing and establishing the retaining wall grade and elevations. The project consists of bridge and pavement resurfacing.

Tyler State Park Rehabilitation Project

Limits: Park Maintenance roads, camp areas 5-8, additional parking in camp area 10, day-use parking area curb and gutter repair.

Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.

Cost: $851,000

Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2023

The contractor is scheduled to continue hot mix placement on Milestone 5 (Maintenance Area location). Park areas will be closed when operations are in progress. This project rehabilitates parking areas at a camp site and maintains roadways.

I-20 Mill and Inlay

Limits: Van Zandt County Line to SH 110

Contractor: Texas Materials Group, INC.

Cost: $6 million

Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2023

The contractor is scheduled to lay the PFC surface. Expect delays on this corridor when construction is in progress. The project consists of an overlay with TBPFC surface, ACP surface, planing, shoulder texturing and pavement markings.

SH 135 Bridge Replacements

Limits: Mud Creek Bridge and Mud Creek Relief Bridge

Contractor: Highway 19 Construction, LLC

Cost: $4.2 million

Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2023

Though the contractor has completed all operations at the SH 135 Mud Creek & Mud Creek Relief bridge project site and the “Road is Open”, they will replace a damaged County Road sign to complete punch list repairs. This project consists of replacing the bridges at Mud Creek and Mud Creek Relief.

SH 64 Intersection Improvement and Turn Lanes

Limits: At CR 289 (Wolfe Lane)

Contractor: Lonestar Equipment Co. Inc.

Cost: $2.2 million

Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2023

Weather permitting, the contractor is scheduled to place topsoil on the edge of the roadway and driveways. Expect delays on this corridor while construction is in progress. Lane closures are anticipated with the use of flaggers and a pilot car. The project consists of an intersection improvement and the addition of turn lanes at CR 289 (Wolfe Lane).

US 69 Rehab Existing Road and Restricted Crossing U-Turn (R-Cut)

Limits: Cumberland Road to .308 miles south of FM 2813

Contractor: Drewery Construction Company, INC

Cost: $7.8 million

Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2023

The contractor has begun work on the cross culvert before New Life Church. They will be pouring concrete box culvert extensions at this location. No lane closures are anticipated. This project rehabilitates existing roadway and installs a restricted crossing U-turn (R-Cut) at FM 2813 intersection.

SL 323 Overlay on Existing Roadway

Limits: .3 mi N of SH31, Elm St in W Tyler, N to .25 mi E of US69

Contractor: Drewery Construction Company, INC

Cost: $4.5 million

Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2023

The contractor is scheduled to place barricades and signage within the project’s limits. Expect lane closures and delay in travel. This project consists of overlaying the existing roadway with PFC asphalt.

SH 110 in Whitehouse

Limits: Whitehouse

Contractor: Cross Plus Construction

Cost: $2.5 million

Anticipated Completion Date: July 2023

This project consists of installing sidewalks. There will be shoulder closures along with some lane closures as needed. Most work will be done at night. Slow down and watch for workers. Expect delays.

US 271 Rehab, Turn Lanes, and Pavement Overlay

· Limits: FM 16 SW to I-20

· Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC

· Cost: $12.4 million

· Anticipated Completion Date: October 2023

The project includes paving, structures, MBGF, and pavement markings from IH 20 N to the Gregg County Line. The portion from IH 20 to FM 16 includes turn lanes and pavement rehabilitation. The SB outside lane and shoulder are open. Additional lane closures are anticipated as crews work on adding other turn lanes, hot mix the cross-overs and hot mix side street intersections. Motorists should drive with caution and expect delays.

FM 16 Widening and Realignment

· Limits: 4 mi west of FM 849 east to US 69 in Lindale

· Contractor: Highway 19 Construction LLC.

· Cost: $44.4 million

· Anticipated Completion Date: August 2025

The project includes grading, asphalt base, asphalt surface overlay paving, storm drain, bridge and culvert structures, signing, pavement markings and signals. Crews will be preparing the ROW by removing trees and grading embankments. Crews will be working to install detours with hot mix at a few locations. Lane closures will be present in the area. Motorists should drive with caution and expect delays.