VZ County construction updates released

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Maintenance crews are scheduled to seal coat on FM 1995 east of FM 314 to the Smith County line. They will then move to the IH 20 service road at mile marker 519. Expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.

I-20 MBGF Improvements (Van Zandt, Smith, and Gregg counties)

Limits: SH 19 in Canton E to MLK Blvd. in Longview

Cost: $3.5 million

Anticipated Completion Date: July 2022

Crews will be addressing punch list items in Gregg County (eastbound and westbound). Lane closures will be in effect nightly and will be managed by message boards, channelizing devices and law enforcement officers. Seeding will be performed daily using a mobile operation managed by LEO’s and TMA’s. This project is to construct safety improvements consisting of upgrading metal beam guard fence and mow strip.

SH 19 Super Two Widening & Overlay

Limits: SH 243 (Canton) S 13 miles to Henderson County line

Cost: $12.1 million

Anticipated Completion Date: December 2023

Crews will be performing roadway widening operations northbound. Traffic control will consist of a northbound shoulder closure managed by channelizing devices. The project consists of Super 2 work including grading, base repair, treated subgrade, flex base, OCST, PFC surface, structures, signs and pavement markings.

CR 2918, etc. Bridge Replacements

Limits: CR 2918 @ Steve’s Crk & Steve’s Crk Relief; CR 2708 @ Caney Crk; CR 2319 @ Alligator Crk

Cost: $1.25 million

Anticipated Completion Date: June 2022

Crews will be paving hot mix at CR 2708 and addressing punch list items on CR 2918 and CR 2319. CR 2708 will be closed at the bridge for the remainder of construction. Minimal impact to the traveling public is anticipated. The project consists of removing and replacing four bridges.