This week, Athens (TxDOT) Maintenance crews will be performing surface repair on FM 1615 and FM 314. Motorists should expect lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic. Crews will also apply herbicide and sweep at various locations throughout the county.

Henderson County construction projects updates:

SH 198 Bridge Project

• Limits: At the Clear Creek Bridge a mile north of FM 3054 to 0.1 mile north of CR 2830

• Contractor: Copasa Inc.

• Cost: $30.4 million

• Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2024

The contractor is scheduled to work on bridge rubbing elements under the bridge as well as project cleanup. Final striping will be completed once final tie-in paving is complete. Motorists should be prepared for lane closures and delays. The speed limit has been reduced to 50 mph throughout the project. The project consists of the construction of replacing bridges, approaches, grading, structures, base and surface, retaining walls, curb & gutter, metal beam guard fence (MBGF), and pavement markings.

BUS 31 Sidewalk Project

• Limits: From Carroll St to Flat Creek Rd

• Contractor: Highway 19 Construction, LLC

• Cost: $2.3 million

• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2024

The project is awaiting final project acceptance. Motorists should be aware of workers along sidewalks. The sidewalk elements are complete. The project includes pavement structure repairs, sidewalks, pavement markings and signage.

FM 316 Rehabilitation

• Limits: From FM 1861 to US 175

• Contractor: Baker & Company Construction, LLC

• Cost: $7.9 million

• Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2024

Weather permitting, the contractor is scheduled to begin new sign installation and seeding. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project and expect lane closures and delays. The project includes pavement reconstruction, structures, pavement markings and signs.

FM 315 Rehabilitation

• Limits: From FM 3079 to FM 317

• Contractor: Big Creek Construction, LTD

• Cost: $1.9 million

• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2024

The contractor is scheduled to complete final striping throughout the project. Punch list items will be addressed as soon as work at the intersection is complete. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project and expect lane closures with delays. The speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph throughout the project. The project includes pavement reconstruction, structures, pavement markings and signs.

SH 31 Truck Parking Area

• Limits: From 2.6 miles west of SH 198 in Malakoff

• Contractor: Baker Construction, LLC

• Cost: $1.2 million

• Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2024

Final project inspection is forthcoming. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the project and expect lane closures and delays. The project includes concrete curb and gutter, earthwork, and drainage improvements.

SH 19 Turn Lane Addition

• Limits: From 0.2 miles north of CR 3907 to 0.2 miles south of Grand View Dr.

• Contractor: Reynolds & Kay, LTD

• Cost: $180,000

• Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2024

No work is expected this week. Project closeout is forthcoming. The project includes installation of two left turn lanes, one course surface treatment, and pavement marking.