Construction in the United States 75 continues to affect drivers; other road reports

The Texas Department of Transportation announced its planned highway projects for the week. In a press release issued on Friday, the department warned drivers in the area of ​​places where they can expect construction delays and possible detours.

“These hours are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen problems,” the statement said. “Motorists are advised to remain vigilant and pay close attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed when approaching and through work areas. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems. “

The following projects are planned for this week:

US 75, Grayson County: from FM 1417 to SH 91 (Texoma Parkway). Watch for shoulder closures and lane changes on US 75 main tracks north and south between SH 91 and FM 1417 as crews work on the construction of new main tracks, bridges and retaining walls. Watch for lane closures on service roads between FM 1417 and SH 91. The northbound Washington Street exit ramp is currently closed and exit traffic is directed to use the Houston / Lamar Street exit ramp. The southbound exit ramp for Park Avenue is currently closed and exit traffic is directed to use the Lamar / Houston Street exit. A reduced speed limit of 60 mph on America’s 75 main tracks has been set for this construction project.

North and southbound US 75 main lane traffic has been transferred to the existing main road near West Staples Street and is reverting to the existing main lanes near West Cherry Street. This operation will rebuild the proposed 75 US main tracks and the bridge over Center Street. Within this area, US 75 frontage road traffic has been reduced to a single lane of traffic, while US 75 main lane traffic still maintains two lanes of traffic. Main track traffic and road traffic are separated by concrete barriers.

All eastbound and westbound lanes of Center Street under US 75 are closed to traffic. To take a detour, eastbound traffic on Center Street will turn right on the front road US 75 southbound, turn left on Park Avenue, and turn left on the front road US 75 northbound to return to the Center Street. Westbound traffic will turn right on front road US 75 northbound, turn left on Houston Street, and turn left on front road US 75 southbound to return to Center Street.

Video animations of the US 75 mainline turnout northbound and the Center Street detour can be viewed online at:

US Main Track 75 Northbound Traffic Switch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLyVQ6rYNhM

Southbound US Main Track 75 traffic switch:

Detour for the closure of Center Street at US 75: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIMoHaqAFGg

North and southbound US 75 main lane traffic has been transferred to the existing frontage road just north of Houston Street and reverts to the existing main lanes south of North Travis Street. This operation will allow the reconstruction of the 75 main tracks proposed in the United States and the bridge on Washington Street. Within this area, US 75 frontage road traffic has been reduced to a single lane of traffic, while US 75 main lane traffic still maintains two lanes of traffic. Main track traffic and road traffic are separated by concrete barriers.

All eastbound and westbound lanes of Washington Street under US 75 are closed to traffic. This closure is necessary to complete the preparation work for the main track detour. To take a detour, eastbound traffic on Washington Street will turn right on the front road US 75 southbound, turn left on Lamar Street, and turn left on the front road US 75 northbound to return to Washington Street . Westbound traffic will turn right on front road US 75 northbound, turn left on North Travis Street, and turn left on front road US 75 southbound to return to Washington Street.

Video animations of the US 75 main track northbound switch and the Washington Street detour can be viewed online at:

US 75 Northbound Main Track Traffic Switch:

Southbound US Main Track 75 traffic switch:

Detour for the closure of Washington Street at US 75:

US 75, Grayson County: Intersection US 82. Watch for shoulder closures on US 75 main lanes north and south between North Loy Lake Road and Lamberth Street as crews work on new ramps Release. Watch for shoulder closures and lane changes on US 82 eastbound and westbound main lanes between FM 131 and Loy Lake Road as crews complete bridge construction. Watch for lane closures and lane changes for feeder roads at the intersection of US 75 and US 82 as crews work to build bridges and build new service roads.

The US 82 westbound exit ramp for Loy Lake Road is currently closed for crews to work on the widening of the US 82 frontal road. Traffic wishing to access Loy Lake Road is requested to use the exit ramp SH 91 (# 643), or the US 75 exit ramp.

FM 1417, Grayson County: US 82 to SH 56. Watch for lane changes and shoulder closures between US 82 and SH 56 as crews work on the new roadway. Watch for occasional lane closures during the day as crews complete pavement marking and temporary widening work. The ultimate carriageway will be a four-lane divided section with turning lanes. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph has been set for this construction project.

FM 131, Grayson County: at Sherman at the intersection of Northcreek Drive. Watch for occasional lane closures as construction crews work to install a traffic light at the intersection.

US 69, Grayson County: at Bells at the FM 1897 intersection. Watch for occasional lane closures as construction crews work to install a traffic light at the intersection.

Yellow Bridge Road (CR 876), Grayson County: Yellow Bridge Road (CR 876) is closed to through traffic at the Pilot Grove Creek branch so that construction crews can remove and replace the bridge. Local traffic will need to use an alternate route such as Brewer Road or County Road 534.

US 69 / US 75, Grayson County: at the Red River Bridge. Watch for occasional lane closures during the day as crews work to upgrade and replace the existing bridge railing on the bridge approaches and guardrails on the north and southbound bridges of the Red River . Watch for lane changes and narrow lanes throughout the project, as crews shifted traffic to make room for construction.

FM 121, Grayson County: Jim Jones Road to FM 3356. Watch for occasional daytime lane closures as crews work on parts of the new bridges and roadway. Watch for lane changes and narrow lanes throughout the project as crews moved traffic to part of the new concrete pavement. The ultimate roadway will be a five-lane section made up of a concrete roadway when the project is completed.

US 377, Grayson County: Willis Bridge at the Oklahoma state border. Watch for occasional lane closures on the existing bridge as workers pour concrete for the new bridge structure.

US 377, Grayson County: US 82 to FM 901. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install sloped end treatments on pipes and install guardrails .

US 75 Grayson County Debris Pickup: Collin County Line to Oklahoma State Line. Watch for moving lane closures as workers pick up pavement debris every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday overnight.

Company US 377B, Grayson County: in Whitesboro from SH 56 to US 377. Watch for lane closures during the day as maintenance crews grade the pavement.

Company US 377C, Grayson County: in Collinsville. Watch for lane closures during the day while maintenance crews grade the pavement.

Company US 377D, Grayson County: in Tioga. Watch for lane closures during the day while maintenance crews grade the pavement.

FM 1753, Grayson and Fannin County: FM 1897 to SH 78. Watch for temporary lane closures during worker rehabilitation and pavement widening.

FM 1552, Fannin County: SH 78 to County Road 3710. Watch for temporary lane closures during worker rehabilitation and pavement widening.

FM 898, Fannin County: Grayson County line to SH 121. Watch for temporary lane closures during worker rehabilitation and pavement widening.

FM 824, Fannin County: SH 56 at Honey Grove to the Lamar County line. Watch for temporary lane closures during worker rehabilitation and pavement widening.

FM 1550, Fannin County: County Road 3330 to SH 34. Watch for temporary lane closures during worker rehabilitation and pavement widening.

SH 121, Fannin County: Collin County line to SH 56. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install sloped end treatments on pipes and install guardrails.

US 82, Fannin County: from SH 121 to the Lamar County line. Watch for slow construction equipment as crews work to widen US 82 from a two-lane carriageway to a four-lane divided carriageway. Westbound traffic of US 82 has been moved to the new carriageway for the entire project from Lamar County Line to SH 121. Eastbound traffic between SH 121 and the County Line of Lamar was opened to two ways. Watch for occasional lane closures during the day as crews complete the remaining work.

FM 68, Fannin County: FM 271 to SH 34. Watch for lane closures during the day while maintenance crews perform basic pavement repairs.