June 17, 2016 LUFKIN – Construction crews have begun setting traffic barriers in preparation for median construction on US 59 in Nacogdoches County.
Approximately 1,100-foot of concrete median will be set south of SL 224 in Nacogdoches on US 59 in what is the existing center two-way left turn lane. In addition, work will continue on nearby sidewalks and driveways throughout the project. Repairs and replacements of curb and gutter and various sections of pavement structure are being built on the widening project both north and south of Spradley Street.
“Construction of the raised median on US 59, south of the Nacogdoches loop, should go smoothly and progress fairly quickly if we continue to have good weather,” said Rhonda Oaks, public information officer for the Lufkin District. “As workers place barriers and begin the concrete median, we urge motorists to reduce their speed and pay close attention to traffic patterns through this area.”
Work in the nine-county Lufkin District scheduled for the coming week, weather permitting, includes:
SHELBY
- US 84 at the Sabine River: Traffic is still restricted to the newly constructed eastbound bridge as the westbound bridge is demolished. Westbound bridge foundation work is underway and subgrade work at LA 5 and US 84 will continue.
- SH 7: Crews are installing driveway culverts from 4.4 miles east of FM 2913 to US 96.
- FM 417: Barricades will be set and work will begin to widen and rehabilitate the roadway from SH 87 to FM 139.
ANGELINA COUNTY
- BU 59/A&NR Railroad underpass: Work will continue on the north end of the project. Lime is being added into the soil and crews will work on embankment and flumes near the railroad tracks.
- US 69 South: Work crews are removing and replacing driveway culverts and installing safety end treatments from SL 287 in Lufkin to just north of Huntington.
- Kurth Drive: Crews will set barriers on the north end of Kurth Drive at the railroad bridge for bridge railing upgrades. Northbound traffic will be confined to one lane.
NACOGDOCHES COUNTY
- US 59: Crews are removing and replacing metal beam guard fence on US 59 south of Nacogdoches.
- FM 95: The final surface has been set and driveways are complete. Signs and striping are scheduled to be completed through the project from US 59 to the Rusk County line.
- FM 95 at Parallel Creek and Dog Creek: Bridge detours are being constructed at Dog Creek Bridge.
POLK COUNTY:
- US 190: Crews will continue to widen sections of the roadway that will add passing lanes. Work is scheduled to continue on driveways and side roads in the area from Onalaska to FM 2497.
- FM 1988: Crews will set forms for bridge railing at Long King Creek.
- Livingston State Park: Yaupon and Red Oak camping areas remain closed as work progresses in the reconstruction of camp loops and parking areas.
- Hooks Road/Howell Road: Bridge replacement of county bridges continues as crews work to complete bridge decking and bridge abutments.
HOUSTON COUNTY
- US 287: Concrete barriers have been installed and crews will work to safety treat fixed objects from 2.1 miles north of FM 2663 to south of SL 304. The project will continue from the end of the pavement on FM 132 to SH 7. Work will continue to remove and replace driveways throughout the project.
- SH 21: Work will continue on two projects from FM 1280 in Austonio to SH 7 in Crockett. Motorists can expect lane closures and delays throughout next week. Work includes extending structures and working on roadway shoulders. Flaggers will be in place for traffic control.
- FM 3151: Work is scheduled to remove and replace driveway culverts and install safety end treatments.
- CR 3480: Work will begin on embankment, top soil and seeding near the bridge replacement at Big Creek tributary.
TRINITY COUNTY
- US 287/Groveton: Construction crews continue to work on street inlets throughout the project as work progresses to reconstruct the roadway through Groveton.
SABINE COUNTY
- FM 1: Contractors will continue prime coating applications to the base material from SH 184 to SS 1.
SAN JACINTO
- US 59: Crews will be grading on main lanes on the overpass at FM 2914 and begin placing hot mix on main lanes.
- US 59: Grading operations will continue as workers haul embankment near FM 2914.
SAN AUGUSTINE
- US 96: Construction crews are preparing right of ways and constructing cross drainage structures from the Shelby County Line to FM 3451.
- US 96 at Ayish Bayou: The bridge deck has been completed and the approaches are under construction.
- SH 21: Crews are working to safety treat fixed objects and replace metal guard fence from SH 147 to FM 1.
- FM 705: Work will continue to safety treat and upgrade culverts from SH 147 to the end of pavement.
- FM 1196: The roadway will be closed to the traveling public as crews begin culvert repairs that should continue through the week.
For more information, contact Rhonda.Oaks@txdot.gov or (936) 633-4395.
