LUFKIN - The frontage road on SL 287 is now open as well as both U-turn bridges at US 59. The completion of the access road means greater ease of access to and from local businesses located along the south side of SL 287. Motorists can access the new frontage road and Moffett Road by exiting SL 287 or US 59. The U-turn bridges can be accessed by exiting SL 287 from north or southbound lanes. The work is a part of the $53 million construction project at US 59/SL 287 that is set for completion in coming weeks.

Contractors have temporarily closed West Spradley Street in Nacogdoches County as part of the US 59/SL 224 construction project as they set concrete on approximately 100-feet of the roadway. The closure is necessary as work progresses toward the widening of US 59 and the construction of raised medians through the $14 million project.

Other construction and maintenance work planned for the coming week in the nine-county Lufkin District includes:

ANGELINA COUNTY

US 59/SL 287: Construction crews will continue milling and paving operations where the project ties into existing pavement at the west end of the project.

BU 59 at A&NR Railroad Underpass: Contractors continue to work on drill shafts beneath the railroad bridge as paving continues in the southbound main lane. The roadway is expected to open to limited traffic by the end of March.

FM 706: Crews will work to widen culverts and safety treat fixed objects from US 69 North to SH 103 West. Motorists could experience delays.

NACOGDOCHES COUNTY

US 59/SL 224: Crews are removing asphalt and base in the northbound lanes of US 59 and southbound lanes are being excavated in preparation for cement treatment planned for the coming week. Storm sewer is being placed along US 59 and utility crews continue to relocate throughout the project.

US 59/SL 224: Crews will continue to work on guard rails and culverts from SH 7 East to US 259.

FM 2782: Maintenance crews will be placing oversized STOP signs at the intersection of SH 7.

FM 1878 (Starr Avenue): Concrete curbs and gutters are being constructed and foundations for traffic signals are being set.

FM 95: Crews will begin safety treating driveways and cross drainage structures from US 59 to the Rusk County line.

POLK COUNTY

US 190: Crews will begin milling and hot mix operations from US 59 to the Trinity River. Lane closures are planned through the project area.

HOUSTON COUNTY

US 287 North: Maintenance crews will mill and inlay the roadway from Grapeland to the Anderson County line.

SH 19 South: Maintenance crews will perform base work on the roadway from Loop 304 to the city of Lovelady.

SH 21: Construction crews will begin roadway rehabilitation and work on culverts in various locations. Motorists could experience intermittent lane closures and short sections of driving on unpaved base.

SH 7: Contractors continue to add a passing lane west of Kennard as milling continues in the main lanes in the west end of the project. Intermittent lane closures are expected.

SH 7 East: Maintenance work is scheduled from the airport to Loop 304.

FM 2110: Base work is scheduled for the entire roadway.

SAN JACINTO COUNTY

US 59 at FM 2914: Crews will continue to construct a retaining wall. Motorists should be aware of construction traffic entering and exiting the highway.

US 59: Work will continue from the Union Pacific railroad to north of FM 2914 to upgrade the roadway. Utilities have been relocated through the project.

US 59: Maintenance crews will work in various locations to repair and replace delineators and mailboxes.

SH 150: Workers will be working on drainage issues at various locations.

FM 980: Maintenance crews will work to repair pavement edges.

TRINITY COUNTY

US 287 through Groveton: Contractors will continue to place storm drains in inlets. Delays are possible.

SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY

US 96: Bridge decks at Ayish Bayou have been completed and crews are working on approaches and guardrail for the bridges.

SH 21: Crews are working to safety treat objects and replace metal beam guardrail from SH 7 to FM 1.

FM 705: Crews will continue to safety treat fixed objects from SH 147 to the end of the pavement.

FM 1175: Safety treating fixed objects from the end of the pavement to FM 83.

Various locations: Maintenance crews will clean debris from ditches.

SHELBY COUNTY

US 84: The newly constructed eastbound bridge is open to two-way traffic while the existing westbound bridge is being removed.

US 96: Crews will begin repairing joints throughout the project from north of SH 87 to just south of SH 7. Motorists could experience delays.

FM 139: Crews will safety treat cross drainage structures and guardrails from SH 7 to SH 87.

FM 699: Crews will be repairing edges, potholes and signs in various locations.

CR 4323: Work is continuing on approaches at Flat Fork Creek and Mill Creek bridges.

Various locations: Crews are finishing sidewalks and curbs that have been reconstructed to comply with ADA requirements in the city of Center.