June 22, 2015 - LUFKIN – The bridge/overpass at FM 2021 at Redland over US 59 is scheduled to open to traffic this week once paving is completed, weather permitting.
The $18.7 million project successfully completes the overpass/underpass that began in November 2013. While Webber, LLC, contractor for the project, continues to work to complete concrete pavement construction and finishing touches on the Redland project, motorists will be able to traverse across FM 2021 and above US 59 safely and efficiently from East to West on FM 2021 once both sides are opened to traffic.
“With the last of the paving being done this week, this project is nearing completion,” said Rhonda Oaks, public information officer. “It is exciting to see this beautiful new overpass open and provide motorists with a seamless way to cross US 59. We want everyone to remain alert to continuing work in the area and watch for all directional signs and warnings as this project moves to completion.”
Other ongoing projects in the nine-county Lufkin District scheduled this week include:
Shelby:
US 84: Crews are working to complete hanging beams on the new eastbound bridge. Another section of bridge deck will be poured, weather permitting. Subcontractors are working on the proposed eastbound drainage features as well as the intersection at LA 5. Utility relocations are ongoing on the bridge project in Louisiana.
Loop 500: The roadside from US 96 to SH 7 will be filled with topsoil and seeded as the project is completed and moves toward striping and final sign installations.
FM 139: Safety treating fixed objects and working to repair driveways.
Various locations: Road rehabilitation.
Various locations: Sealcoating roadways.
Angelina County:
Business US 59/North Timberland Drive: Motorists will see north and southbound lanes open this week for a while after experiencing lane closures the last few weeks. Workers will begin off-roadway work, weather permitting, which will lead to the removal of the A&NR railroad bridge and lane rehabilitation beneath the bridge in the future.
Various locations: Sealcoating treatments with barricades set on several roads.
Various locations: Safety treating fixed objects.
Various locations: Road rehabilitation and repairing potholes.
Nacogdoches County:
US 59: Mill and inlay will help complete the sealcoat process with final striping and pavement markings to follow.
US 59: The installation of raised medians and a retaining wall at the US 59 southbound exit ramp continues. A pavement structure is being built behind the traffic barrier on the westbound entrance ramp.
Loop 224: Top soil is being delivered and seeded at the US 59 southbound exit ramp. Contractors continue to work on various cross-drainage structures, driveway pipes and driveway restorations.
SH 21: Work to widen the roadway from FM 226 to FM 3276 will continue. Drewery Construction will begin to mobilize equipment to work on underdrains and complete the project.
FM 3314: Installation of new signs and mailboxes as project nears striping.
Various locations: Sealcoating roadways.
Trinity County:
US 287: Work to continue to rebuild the roadway to FM 355 in Groveton.
SH 94: Safety treating fixed objects alongside the roadway.
SH 19: Resurface of roadway to SH 94 in Trinity.
Various locations: Sealcoating roadways.
Houston County:
US 287: Safety treating fixed objects alongside the roadway south of Loop 304.
SH 7: Building detour pavement west of Kennard. A pilot vehicle will be used for traffic control.
Various locations: Sealcoating roadways.
San Jacinto County:
US 59: Pavement resurfacing.
US 59/FM 2914: Hauling and placing embankment. Forms will be set in preparation for placement of bridge deck panels. Concrete construction will begin for bridge abutment back walls, leveling pad and retaining walls.
FM 3460: Repairs of road base.
Various locations: Mowing along various roadways as weather permits.
Various locations: Tree and brush control along with bridge sweeping.
Various locations: Sealcoating roadways.
Polk County:
US 287/FM 946: Pouring concrete head walls and wing walls on cross structures.
US 59: Laying surface material with alternating lane closures throughout.
SH 146: Installing raised pavement markers on new micro-surface.
Various locations: Sealcoating roadways.
Sabine County:
FM 1: Work will continue to safety treat and finish driveway pipes.
FM 1: Installation of a flashing beacon at the railroad underpass.
FM 1751: Installation of a cross-drainage structure.
FM 1592, FM 2261 and FM 3184: Safety treating fixed objects along roadways.
Various locations: Sealcoating roadways.
San Augustine County:
SH 21: Placing hot mix for widening and completing drainage structures, pouring concrete curb and gutter and signal foundations.
Various locations: Repair potholes.
Various locations: Sealcoating roadways.
For more information, contact Rhonda.Oaks@txdot.gov or (936) 633-4395.
