Two highway projects set for Wood County

Posted 5/4/23

The Texas Dept. of Transportation has announced two improvement projects in Wood County.

FM 14 from FM 2869 to east of FM 1795 will receive $2.6 million for the construction of safety …

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Two highway projects set for Wood County

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The Texas Dept. of Transportation has announced two improvement projects in Wood County.

FM 14 from FM 2869 to east of FM 1795 will receive $2.6 million for the construction of safety improvements, consisting of PFC surface overlay, culvert work, safety end treatments, rumble strips and pavement markings.

There will be daytime lane closures. Motorists should expect delays. Crews from contractor East Texas Bridge, Inc. are currently working on driveways.

Anticipated completion date is July 2023.

A bridge replacement at Black Creek is planned for FM 1804, also with a July completion.

Contractor is THK Construction, LLC and cost is $634,567.

It is for construction of a bridge-class culvert consisting of the removal of the existing bridge and approaches, a new bridge-class culvert, roadway approaches, grading, ACP base and surface,and metal beam guard fence installation.

Work is scheduled to begin in May. The road will be closed until project completion in July. Motorists should seek alternate routes for the duration of the project.