TxDOT Updates on Rusk County Construction Projects
Nov 29, 2024 at 4:00 PM
In Henderson, a crew is set to repair edges on FM 13 between SH 42 and Loop 571. This will lead to lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Simultaneously, another crew will be milling asphalt on SH 42 from SH 323 to FM 13, also resulting in lane closures and flaggers in charge.
Construction Projects in Rusk County
US 84 – FM 225 East to CR 3155: This project involves reconstructing US 84, including extended structures, a hot mix asphalt surface, new signs, and striping. Crews will be extending cross culverts, and motorists should expect delays. The contractor is Drewery Construction Company, and the cost is $12.8 Million with an anticipated completion date of November 2025.FM 3231 – Subgrade and Seal coat: Reconstructing FM 3231 completely, this project includes widening and re-laying subgrade, flex base material, and seal coat. Driveway culverts will be upgraded along with new signs and striping. The contractor is Lone Star Equipment, with a cost of $15.9 Million and an anticipated completion date of January 2025. There will be lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car controlling traffic as the base material is processed in the main lanes.SH 315: From US 259 to the Panola County line, Madden Construction is working on this project with a cost of $13.5 Million and an anticipated completion date of October 2024.Details of Henderson Maintenance
The maintenance work in Henderson focuses on widening pavement edges and creating a four-foot space between traffic lanes for safety. A passing lane will also be added in each direction. The entire surface will be milled, and new hot mix will be placed. Additionally, some driveway pipes, metal beam guard fence, and striping will be replaced. No work is scheduled this week.FM 2658 Construction
Reconstructing FM 2658 completely from CR 344 to FM 1251, this project includes a new guard fence, treating subgrade, base material, seal coat, and striping. The contractor is Highway 19 Construction, with a cost of $9.6 Million and an anticipated completion date of July 2025. The south end of the project will see the milling off of old asphalt and mixing of subgrade. It will be a one-lane setup with flaggers and a pilot car controlling traffic.US 79 Rehabilitation
Rehabilitating US 79 from the Cherokee County line to 1.3 miles east of SH 42, this project includes pavement repair, seal coat, asphalt surface, driveway culverts, and pavement markings. This week, the contractor, Reynolds and Kay, LTD, is scheduled to clear the right of way, and motorists should expect delays with flaggers controlling traffic.US 79 N Repair
Repairing slope failure in the TxDOT right of way from CR 344 to CR 333, this project involves excavating the site and placing a new embankment. This week, Garrett Shields Construction will be placing the new embankment, and most of the work will be off the roadway. Motorists should expect shoulder closures and trucks entering the highway.
