Van Zandt County construction projects updates released

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Van Zandt County construction projects updates released

Sun, 08/29/2021 - 11:10
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I-20 MBGF Improvements (Van Zandt, Smith, and Greg counties)

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

Contractor: Sefbo Pipeline Bridge, Inc.

Cost: $3.5 million

Anticipated Completion Date: December 2021

In Van Zandt County, crews will be placing mow strip and grading, east of SH 19 on the WB mainlines. Metal Beam Guard Fence (MBGF) will be replaced in Smith County on the EB and WB sides east of US 69. Expect nightly lane closures. Traffic will be managed by message boards and channelizing devices. The project consists of safety improvements including upgrading MBGF and mow strip.

CR 2918, etc. Bridge Replacements

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

CR 2319 @ Alligator Crk

Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.

Cost: $1.2 million

Anticipated Completion Date: June 2022

Crews will be curing the bridge deck on CR 2318 and pouring the bridge deck for both structures on CR 2918. Both roads remain closed on each side of the bridges until project completion. The project is removing and replacing four bridges.

Safety Improvement Project

Limits: FM 47 and other roads in Van Zandt, Anderson, Henderson and Smith counties

Contractor: Highway 19 Construction, LLC

Cost: $4.5 million

Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2022

Driveway and drainage structure work continue on Spur 294 in Anderson County. Expect lane closures. The project includes grading, structure work, guardrail replacement, and bridge rail upgrades.