July 14, 2016 LUFKIN – The Texas Department of Transportation Commission in a special meeting Wednesday awarded 52 projects at a cost of $319.8 million, with four projects totaling $3.7 million awarded in the Lufkin District.
AR Brothers Construction was awarded a $1.1 million construction project in Nacogdoches County designed to safety treat fixed objects on FM 1638 from FM 698 to FM 2609, and on FM 2783 from SH 204 to end of pavement.
Longview Bridge and Road was awarded a $1 million construction project in Polk County to replace bridges and approaches on Carmona Road at Brushy Creek, and on Rock Island Road at Kennedy Creek and the Kennedy Creek Tributary.
Drewery Construction Company was awarded an $844,618 construction project in Shelby County to replace bridges and approaches on CR 3564 at Hilliard Creek, CR 3455 at Spinney Creek and CR 3455 at Shoat Creek.
Longview Bridge and Road was awarded a $763,544 construction project in Houston County to replace bridges and approaches on CR 1585 at San Pedro Creek and on CR 1545 at Cook Branch Tributary.
As these new projects begin and others continue throughout the Lufkin District, motorists are urged to be alert and obey all signage and traffic control devices. Be aware of flaggers directing traffic, moving equipment and workers throughout the project areas. Reduce speed when approaching a construction site. Remember, traffic fines double when workers are present.
