LUFKIN - Traffic is expected to be moved to its final configuration in coming days on US 59 in a major construction project in San Jacinto County.  Embankment work and grading operations are scheduled throughout the project that has added a southbound frontage road and reconstructed the main lanes of US 59 from just south of the United Pacific Railroad in Shepherd to just north of FM 2914. Texas Sterling Construction Co., Houston, is contractor for the $8.9 million project.

 

A second adjacent project was designed to construct a grade separation and close the crossovers from 1 mile north of FM 2914 to 1 mile south of FM 2914 in San Jacinto County. Lone Star Road Construction, Houston, was the contractor for the $12.9 million project, which was completed earlier this year. Crews will also be completing upgrades to metal beam guard railing through the work zone from just south of FM 2914 to the Liberty County line.  As this major construction project nears completion, motorists should stay alert to moving machinery, changing traffic configurations and trucks entering and exiting the highway.

 

ANGELINA COUNTY

US 69 South: Crews are scheduled to work on cross structures and dirt work through this project designed to widen the roadway from two lanes to a four lane divided highway from Huntington to FM 844.

US 69 South: Work is scheduled to continue clearing trees and debris from the right of way in preparation of a future construction project from FM 844 to FM 1270, south of Zavalla.

US 59: Work to replace guardrail will continue on the FM 841 overpass and approaches on SL 287 East from US 59 South to US 59 North. Daytime lane closures.

US 59: Work to place the final surface in both south and northbound lanes is almost complete on this project designed to resurface existing pavement from the Angelina River Bridge to just north of FM 2021.

SL 287: A work convoy will work daily on the loop in Lufkin sweeping shoulders and turn lanes. Motorists are advised to reduce speed and prepare for slight delays as they travel near this moving equipment.

 

NACOGDOCHES COUNTY

SH 21 East: Crews will conduct a mill and inlay operation from SL 224 to Melrose. Motorists should expect single lane travel through work areas.

FM 95: Work is complete except for vegetative establishment after bridge replacement and approaches were completed at Parallel Creek and Dog Creek.

FM 343: Pavement markings are near completion and signs are being installed on this project designed to reconstruct and widen the pavement from the Cherokee County line to FM 225.

FM 1087: Work continues to safety treat fixed objects from US 259 to FM 95.

FM 1878: Slab construction continues at LaNana Creek where a new bridge and approaches are being built.

Various locations: Crews plan to repair signs, remove debris and repair potholes throughout the county.

 

TRINITY COUNTY

US 287: Crews will be leveling the roadway north of Groveton to the Houston County line. Motorists should prepare for single lane travel through work areas.

US 287: Crews are applying a hot mix surface and working on slopes and cross structures through this project designed to reconstruct existing pavement from SH 94 to Harrison Avenue in Groveton.

 

SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY

US 96: Work on slopes is scheduled through the project designed to add passing lanes and reconstruct pavement from the Shelby County line to FM 3451.

SH 21: Crews continue to clean up throughout the project and monitor vegetative establishment throughout the project designed to safety treat fixed objects.

SH 21: Construction on bridge approaches is scheduled at Venado Creek and Perkins Creek for these bridge replacement projects.

SH 21: Construction of abutments and columns are underway at Niciper Creek for this bridge replacement project.

Various locations: Sign maintenance and right-of-way clearing is planned throughout the county.

FM 705: Work on metal beam guard railing continues and safety end treatments have been completed on culverts throughout the project from SH 147 to 2.5 miles south of FM 83.

 

SHELBY COUNTY

US 96: Crews have completed milling and paving and will schedule additional work in coming weeks on this project designed to plane the existing surface and overlay the surface from 1.4 miles north of SH 7 in Center to SH 87.

US 84: Traffic is in its final configuration and crews are continuing cleanup work throughout the project where the Sabine River Bridge was replaced with two, 2-lane bridges.

FM 415: This project has been placed on vegetative establishment and cleanup work is scheduled at Bear Bayou where a new bridge and approaches were constructed.

CR 4789: Beams and the bridge slab have been placed as crews continue to work to replace the bridge and approaches over a tributary of Blackwater Creek.

CR 4256: Guardrail work is scheduled at Flat Fork Creek where a recent bridge replacement has been completed.

 

SABINE COUNTY

FM 2928: Crews will be applying a hot mix overlay. Motorists should prepare for delays and single lane travel.