Special to HCN
US 175, FM 773, FM 47 – Adding shoulders to US 175 from 1.5 miles north of North Loop 60 in LaRue to 1.5 miles south of South Loop 60 in LaRue; adding shoulders to FM 773 between FM 1803 and FM 1616 in Murchison and applying a seal coat to FM 773 between SH 31 in Murchison and the Van Zandt County Line; and adding shoulders to FM 47 in Van Zandt County between FM 1651 and SH 198 near Mabank. The approximate $3.7 million project let to contract in December 2011, began construction in March 2012 and is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2013. A.L. Helmcamp, Inc., of
Buffalo, is the contractor.
SH 19 – Widening to add passing lanes in various locations between four miles south of FM 1615 (Coon Creek Bridge) and the Anderson County Line. The approximate $6.4 million project let to contract in August 2012, began in November and is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2014. APAC-Texas,
Inc., of Dallas, is the contractor.
Upcoming FY 2013 Projects
SH 274 – Adding shoulders between FM 3225 in Tool and SH 31 in Trinidad. The $3.3 million project let to contract in February and is scheduled to begin in the spring. Big Creek Construction, Ltd., of Hewitt, is the contractor.
SH 31 – Night work to repair and resurface pavement in Athens Square. The $518,000 project let in March and is scheduled to begin in April or May. APAC-Texas, Inc., of Dallas, is the contractor.
SH 31 – Repair and resurface between FM 773 in Murchinson between FM 773 and FM 1803, and repair and resurface westbound lanes only between FM 1803 and FM 214 in Brownsboro. The estimated $5 million project is scheduled to let to contract in April 2013.
Seal Coat Roads
US 175 between the Kaufman/Henderson county line near Mabank and FM 804 southeast of Athens, including some work inside Loop 7 in Athens.
I hear that TX175 would be closed for construction this month. Is this true? Thanks July 20, 2016
Here is what we reported on Monday:
US 175 Widening Project (Phase I)
Limits: 0.1 miles southeast of FM 804 near Baxter southeast to 1.1 miles east of Loop 60E at Larue
Contractor: A.L. Helmcamp, Inc. and Big Creek Construction
Cost: $39.2 million
Anticipated Completion Date: November 2018
The eastern portion of Loop 60 is closed through the summer for construction of the new westbound mainlanes on this project that expands US 175 from two lanes to a four-lane divided with a depressed median. Drivers should expect one lane carrying two-way traffic throughout the project limits as well as occasional day time lane closures. Drivers on adjacent county roads and FM 804 should anticipate a change in traffic flow due to the detour now requiring two-way traffic on US 175. Dirt and drainage work around Loop 60E in Larue to near Baxter is ongoing. The speed limit in the construction zone has been set at 55 mph so slow down because traffic fines double when workers are present. Phase I construction started April 6, 2015.
US 175 Widening Project (Phase II)
Limits: 1.1 miles east of Loop 60B at LaRue to 0.85 mile east of FM 315 at Poynor
Contractor: Sundt Construction, Inc., of San Antonio
Cost: $37.8 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Late Summer 2017
The contractor continues dirt work around FM 315 south of Poynor as well as drainage work throughout the project. As part of the new highway construction, a short stretch of CR 4401 has been permanently closed from the intersection of US 175’s new eastbound lanes to the new right of way. The rest of CR 4401 remains open with access from CR 4345/Camp Road.
This Phase II project will expand US 175 from two lanes to a four-lane divided with a depressed median. Drivers should anticipate two-way traffic throughout the project limits which stretch 4.7 miles ending just east of FM 315 in Poynor. The speed limit has been set at 55 mph. A portion of this phase is being built on new location around the south side of Poynor. This like Phase I, is a mobility project to add capacity and improve safety, and includes adding one lane in each direction.
US 175 Widening Project (Phase III)
Limits: 0.85 miles east of FM 315 in Poynor, southeast to .5 miles NW of SH 155 at Frankston
Contractor: A.L. Helmcamp, Inc.
Cost: $27.6 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2019
On Monday, the contractor expects to begin clearing right of way near the Poynor city limits. Additionally, earthwork operations continue from the city limits to County Road (CR) 303 as does the installation of drainage culverts west of CR 303. Expect daily lane closures. This project is expanding US 175 from two lanes to a four-lane divided highway with a depressed median.